Jack Coleman Honors Hayden Panettiere With Moving Tribute

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Jack Coleman, Panettiere’s on‑screen father Noah Bennett on NBC’s Heroes, paid a heartfelt tribute after her death at 36, calling her a prodigious talent and an extraordinary young woman. He recalled their long history—from her memorable pilot moment shouting “daddy” to her tearful performances on set—and lamented the invasive paparazzi and misogynistic questions she faced. Coleman celebrated Panettiere’s warmth, humor, and craft during Heroes’ 2006–2010 run and remembered a bright, vulnerable star who championed others; authorities said there was no foul play in her passing and her rep confirmed the death.
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