Hayden Panettiere faced ‘really severe’ health issues before her death: ‘Hard for her to move her legs’

Hayden Panettiere’s health issues made it ‘hard to move legs’ before death, says close friend.

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National story. 5 articles from 5 sources. Updated Aug 18, 2026.

Part of Hayden Panettiere's death and the investigation that followed

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Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· NJ.com / Star-Ledger, Cleveland Plain Dealer
NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· Aug 18, 2026

Hayden Panettiere faced ‘really severe’ health issues before her death: ‘Hard for her to move her legs’

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· Aug 18, 2026

Hayden Panettiere faced ‘really severe’ health issues before her death: ‘Hard for her to move her legs’

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The OregonianCenter· Aug 18, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

Hayden Panettiere faced ‘really severe’ health issues before her death: ‘Hard for her to move her legs’

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AL.comLean Right· Aug 18, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

Hayden Panettiere faced ‘really severe’ health issues before her death: ‘Hard for her to move her legs’

New York PostLean Right· Aug 18, 2026

Hayden Panettiere suffered from ‘really severe’ health issues in months leading up to death: ‘Hard for her to move her legs’