Lesley Vogel Defends Personal Grief After Hayden Panettiere’s Death

Hayden Panettiere’s estranged mother Lesley Vogel publicly defended her right to mourn on her own terms, saying grief is personal and criticizing those who dictate how she should grieve following Hayden’s death at 36. The remarks revisit their strained relationship, Hayden’s memoir, and ongoing discussions about family dynamics, custody of Hayden’s daughter Kaya, and the broader public scrutiny that accompanies a famous life.