Hayden Panettiere Gets Emotional in First TV Interview Since Brother Jansen’s Death
etonline.comHayden Panettiere sat down for her first TV appearance since her late brother, Jansen Panettiere, unexpectedly died.While promoting Scream VI on Monday's episode of Good Morning American, Michael Strahan offered his condolences to the 33-year-old actress who recently lost her sibling. “He’s right here with me,” Panettiere tearfully said.
Jansen was found dead on Feb. 19 in his New York City apartment. He was 28.At the time, a source told ET, «Hayden is absolutely heartbroken.
She loved her brother unconditionally and the two shared a special bond.»In a statement to ET, the Panettiere family, including Hayden, and their parents, mom Lesley Vogel and dad Skip Panettiere, shared the cause of death for Jansen.«Though it offers little solace, the Medical Examiner reported Jansen's sudden passing was due to cardiomegaly (enlarged heart), coupled with aortic valve complications,» the family said.«Jansen’s heart could be seen in his eyes, and his charm in his brilliant, engaging smile; his soul in his masterful and revealing paintings, and the joy of life in his dry wit,» the statement continued.
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