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Hayden Panettiere‘s representative has released a statement regarding rampant speculation that has been circulating online.

The Nashville alum passed away while at a residence in South Carolina earlier this month. She was only 36 years old.

Hayden Panettiere’s rep slammed the gossip and speculation

Her rep released the following statement to Us Weekly.

“Many people who were not close to Hayden are using her death as an opportunity to fuel gossip and speculation about a situation they knew very little about. It is deeply disrespectful to her memory and to those who knew and loved her and are actively grieving this tremendous loss.”

“If you have legitimate information that could be helpful, please contact law enforcement rather than turning to social media to speculate publicly about something you do not fully understand.”

“There is much more to this story than what is currently being discussed publicly, and those closest to Hayden are actively cooperating with the ongoing investigation to help ensure that the truth comes to light and that justice is properly served.”

If you did not see, Hayden‘s mother just revealed why they were estranged.

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