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Fans of A Bug’s Life, Scream, Remember The Titans, and Bring It On: All Or Nothing were shocked Monday morning when actress Hayden Panettiere was pronounced dead at the age of 36.
Panettiere was a staple of young Millennials television habits, appearing on staples of their upbringing such as Nashville, Malcolm In The Middle, Heroes and more. She also voiced Kairi in the Kingdom Hearts series.
Her cause of death is unknown. Months ago, Panettiere appeared on the On Purpose With Jay Shetty podcast to promote her new memoir, opening up about overcoming dark periods in her life. Panettiere spoke candidly about her personal struggles with addiction, abuse, depression, and loss over the years. At the end of the podcast, she said a new brighter chapter was on the way.
“Let’s see where my life is going to go, because I finally feel like I have shaken all of this darkness and negativity.”
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Social Media Says Goodbye To Hip Hop Barbie
Many users on social media recognized Panettiere for her role as Hip Hop Barbie, Britney Allen in Bring It On: All Or Nothing, which she starred in alongside Solange Knowles. The film, which featured an iconic cameo from Rihanna long before she was a superstar, is remembered for Panettiere’s iconic krumping scene.
An out pouring of love followed as fans reminisced on her role.
“Will forever be part of Hip Hop Barbie’s Wu-Tang Clan,” one user posted.
“What do you mean we lost Hip Hop Barbie??!,” another user posted.
“I’m genuinely so sad!!!! Kirby, my fav hip hop Barbie,” another user posted.
“RIP Hip Hop Barbie!! I can quote this shit with my eyes closed!!,” another user posted.
“I don’t know how to explain it but Hayden Panettiere meant something to the black community,” another user posted.
“We all grew up with her! Her in Bring It On with Solange meant a lot. She didn’t need to be krumping but she still mattered to us,” another user posted.
Panettiere also appeared with 50 Cent at the 2012 American Music Awards to give Nicki Minaj the favorite rap artist award.
