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Frankie Muniz is one of the latest celebrities to pay tribute to Hayden Panettiere.

The 40-year-old actor posted a sweet message about the late actress, who died Sunday night at the age of 36, on his Instagram on Tuesday afternoon (August 18).

“Very sad to hear about Hayden,” Frankie wrote. “I got to work with her on many projects and always had an absolutely great time with her. I have so many amazing stories and memories with her. I hope she rests in peace.”

Hayden Panettiere and Frankie Muniz at the “Racing Stripes” premiere in 2005.Credit: Getty

Hayden notably guest starred as the character Jessica on the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. She appeared in four episodes throughout the show’s run, playing Malcolm’s (Muniz) love interest on occasion.

The photo he chose was one of them posing together at the Racing Stripes premiere in 2005, when Hayden would have been around 15 and Frankie about 19. Apart from Malcolm in the Middle, they also starred in Racing Stripes together, with Frankie voicing the titular zebra and Hayden playing the female lead Channing “Chan” Walsh.

Stars like Solange Knowles, Hilary Duff, Blake Lively, and Kim Cattrall have also shared tributes to Hayden.

(L-R) Frankie Muniz, Hayden Panettiere, and Jesse McCartney at the “Racing Stripes” premiere in 2005.Credit: Getty

Hayden said she only got the Malcolm in the Middle role thanks to Bryan Cranston

The Nashville star was only 14 years old when she played the energetic and bubbly babysitter. She previously told Entertainment Weekly that the only reason she got the part is because series star Bryan Cranston was directing.

“I remember the whole audition process. That is my true belief, because he was an actor. He looked at me and said, ‘You’re so wrong for this. But we’re going to make it work,'” she shared at the time.

Hayden‘s mother Lesley Vogel has released a statement on her death, and she called out one of her ex-boyfriends.

(L-R) Jeff Foxworthy, Hayden Panettiere, Frankie Muniz, David Spade, and Steve Harvey at the “Racing Stripes” premiere in 2005.Credit: Getty

How did Hayden Panettiere pass away?

The autopsy was officially performed and the coroner shared a statement on some findings. Reports suggest it could have been an overdose.

Our continued thoughts go out to Hayden‘s family and loved ones during this difficult time. RIP.

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