PUBLISHED ONAugust 18, 20263:39 AM
Selma Blair has shared her heartbreak over the death of fellow actress Hayden Panettiere.
The Heroes actress died on Sunday (Aug 16) at the age of 36 and the news was confirmed in a statement from her father Alan. Police in South Carolina said an investigation is underway but there are no “signs of foul play”.
Selma has shared her agony in a series of emotional messages posted on Instagram. The Cruel Intentions star added a comment on Hayden’s final Instagram post, which was uploaded on July 27, writing: “I love you. Don’t be gone. Don’t be gone. Please. Please.”
She later added: “I love you whale tail my friend,” before writing: “I’m dying. Please be here.”
Other stars also commented on the post including Sister, Sister actress Tia Mowry, who added a broken heart emoji, and talk show host Rosie O’Donnell, who wrote: “Oh my god — heartbroken #hayden”.
After news of her death emerged, police in Greenville, South Carolina, revealed an “acquaintance” of Hayden placed a 911 call and emergency services raced to the scene where they attempted to help Hayden but they were unable to save her.
A statement from the Greenville Police Department explained: “[Officers] accompanied by EMS personnel responded to a report of an unresponsive female at around 1.50 pm Sunday.
“Upon arrival, medical assistance was administered; however, the individual, later identified as Hayden Panettiere, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
“The case is under investigation by the Greenville Police Department in conjunction with the Greenville County Coroner’s Office. The preliminary investigation has not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances. An acquaintance of Ms Panettiere placed the 911 call.”
Hayden’s representative Kasey Kitchen also confirmed officials are looking into what happened and more details will be revealed in due course.
Kitchen told NBC News: “There’s an investigation ongoing. We should know more tomorrow.”
Hayden’s death was confirmed by her father Alan who said in his statement: “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden.
“She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her – and to the millions who watched her onscreen.”
He asked for privacy “as our family takes time to process this unimaginable loss”.
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