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Hayden Panettiere<\/strong><\/a> wasn\u2019t given the time to privately grieve the loss of her younger brother, Jansen Panettiere<\/strong><\/a>. After news of his sudden death broke in February 2019, the Scream<\/em> franchise actress faced constant questioning about her late brother, who was also in the entertainment business. Jansen\u2019s death came as a shock to many \u2014 he was only 28 years old, and he died from a health complication.<\/p>\n At the time, the Panettiere family released a statement to TODAY<\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>thanking the public for \u201cthe outpouring of love and support towards our family as we navigate this unthinkable loss [sic].\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cJansen\u2019s heart could be seen in his eyes, and his charm in his brilliant, engaging smile; his soul in his masterful and revealing paintings, and the joy of life in his dry wit,\u201d the statement read. \u201cHis charisma, warmth, compassion for others, and his creative spirit will live forever in our hearts and in the hearts of all whom he encountered. \u2026 We love you so much, Jansen, and you will be in our hearts forever.\u201d<\/p>\n Learn more about Jansen, his career, health and more, below.<\/p>\n Like Hayden, Jansen was an actor. He began his film career in the early 2000s, having appeared in television show episodes \u2014 including The Walking Dead<\/em> \u2014 and in voiceover roles. Among his most notable film credits include The Forger<\/em> and The Martial Arts Kid<\/em>. Before Jansen died, he had worked on several films, including American Game, Horse<\/em> and Justice Angel<\/em>, which are expected to be released posthumously.<\/p>\n Before Jansen died, no health issues or medical setbacks were ever disclosed to the public. However, his death resulted from a heart complication.<\/p>\n According to the Panettiere family\u2019s public statement, Jansen died from cardiomegaly, a.k.a an enlarged heart.<\/p>\n \u201cThough it offers little solace, the medical examiner reported Jansen\u2019s sudden passing was due to cardiomegaly (enlarged heart,) coupled with aortic valve complications,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\nHayden Panettiere\u2019s Brother Was an Actor<\/h2>\n
Jansen Panettiere\u2019s Health<\/h2>\n
What Happened to Jansen Panettiere?<\/h2>\n