The tragic end of the fight against addiction. The world says goodbye to Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in the popular series "Heroes" and "Nashville", died on August 16 at the age of 36. According to the coroner's report, the cause of death was an accidental overdose of several substances, including fentanyl. The actress was previously in rehab, which she confirmed in her autobiography published at the beginning of the year. In the book, she also described her struggle with alcohol addiction and postpartum depression, which appeared after the birth of her daughter Kaya in 2014.
After Panettiere's death, her only heir was 11-year-old Kaya, who had been living with her father in Ukraine since she was two years old. The case was complicated by the circumstances of the actress's death, as well as a federal investigation during which part of her property was seized.
“Wealth may be lost.” Urgent petition of Wladimir Klitschko in the USA
Wladimir Klitschko, Panettiere's former fiancé and Olympic gold medalist, has asked a Los Angeles County court to grant him temporary guardianship of his daughter's estate. As his lawyers emphasize, Klitschko is not seeking permanent administration of the estate, but wants to prevent the loss or dispersion of assets until an official administrator is appointed.
The application noted that there was a real threat to Kaya's property, CNN reports.
Federal investigation and fear of looting. Who is hunting for the actress's inheritance?
The petition submitted by Klitschko also includes information about the federal investigation during which part of Panettiere's assets were seized. There is currently no person legally authorized to receive and manage these assets, which creates a serious risk that valuable items may be lost.
Additionally, before the actress' death, she and Klitschko decided to hire security to secure their Los Angeles home after an unauthorized intrusion. The court documentation included information that there is a suspicion that the same person may try to re-appropriate items belonging to the inheritance.
The court decided on the date. What happened just before the tragedy?
The application for temporary custody of the property was filed on Thursday, but only became public knowledge on Monday. The hearing in this case was scheduled for October 8. Until then, Hayden Panettiere's estate will remain secured by the court.
In the meantime, further details from the life of the deceased actress come to light. Her father told investigators that Hayden had planned to visit his daughter in Ukraine just before her death. Kaya, as the only heir, remains under the care of her father, who has been taking full care of her for years.
From Hollywood to Kiev. The stormy love between a boxer and a screen star
Hayden Panettiere and Wladimir Klitschko met in 2009 and announced their engagement four years later. Their relationship was widely commented on in the media, and the birth of their daughter Kaya in 2014 was an important event for them. After the breakup, Kaya moved permanently to Ukraine with her father.
Wladimir Klitschko, apart from his sporting successes, is known for his activities for his country during the war with Russia. His older brother, Vitali Klitschko, former world boxing champion, currently serves as the mayor of Kiev. Both brothers, sons of a major general of the Soviet Army, are actively involved in the defense of Ukraine.
