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\nConnie Britton has \u201cno words\u201d following the death of her \u201cNashville\u201d co-star Hayden Panettiere at 36 years old. The duo starred together on five seasons of the ABC country music drama from 2012 to 2016, with Panettiere headlining the series solo during its sixth and final season in 2018. Britton returned as a guest star during the final episodes. <\/p>\n

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\n\t\u201cThis was Hayden. Bursting with brilliance, shining so bright,\u201d Britton posted on social media alongside a slideshow of photos of Panettiere and herself over the years. \u201cI have no words for this sad song. Just heartbreak. I love you girl. Sleep easy now.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cNashville,\u201d created by \u201cThelma & Louise\u201d Oscar winner Callie Khouri, premiered on ABC in October 2012 with Britton as Rayna Jaymes, a country music superstar, and Panettiere as Juliette Barnes, the rising country superstar who becomes Rayna\u2019s rival. The actors earned critical acclaim for their performances. Britton picked up an Emmy nomination in 2013 for outstanding lead actress in a drama series, while Panettiere scored a Golden Globe nomination the following year for best supporting actress. Panettiere was also nominated for a Critics\u2019 Choice TV Award in 2016.<\/p>\n

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\n\tPanettiere died on Sunday\u00a0in Greenville, South Carolina, at the age of 36. Her death is currently under investigation, but there were \u201cnot any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances,\u201d according to police. The cause of Panettiere\u2019s death has not yet been confirmed, but\u00a0People\u00a0reported that on the dispatch audio, which the outlet obtained, officials could be heard discussing an \u201coverdose\u201d and \u201ccardiac arrest.\u201d An official cause of death will be given following an autopsy.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cNashville\u201d was Panettiere\u2019s second hit television series following the breakout run of NBC\u2019s \u201cHeroes,\u201d which starred in for four seasons. <\/p>\n

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