Jansen Panettiere, brother of Nashville star Hayden Panettiere, has sadly passed away at the age of 28.
PEOPLE magazine reports that Jansen passed away this past weekend in New York City. The cause of his death is currently unknown, with no suspicion of foul play reported according to TMZ.
Jansen was known for his roles in various movies and TV series including The X’s, Tiger Cruise, Racing Stripes, The Martial Arts Kid, The Walking Dead, Perfect Game, and How High 2.
He also featured in Disney Channel movies and Nickelodeon films, receiving a Young Artist Award nomination in 2008 for his performance in ‘The Last Day of Summer’.
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TMZ reported that authorities responded to a New York City residence around 5:30 pm on Sunday.
As of now, there are no further details on the cause of Jansen’s death, but foul play is not suspected.
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Just three weeks ago, Jansen shared a photo on his Instagram featuring his sister Hayden, 33, getting her hair cut. The caption read:
“Not the first haircut she tried to give me.”
Difficult Time
The Daily Mail stated that an insider mentioned Jansen had been struggling with his career lately.
According to the source, “He had been having a tough time with his career lately and being pulled in so many directions.”
“Hayden is absolutely devastated. He was her best friend and her only brother. He was such a nice guy, but he was living on the edge,” the source added.
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Rest in peace, Jansen Panettiere!
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