Peete and King Critique Panettiere Mom’s Death Remarks, Urging Acknowledgement

Holly Robinson Peete shared Gayle King’s scathing take on Lesley Vogel’s response to Hayden Panettiere’s death, arguing a mother should acknowledge her daughter and show accountability; King echoed the critique on CBS Mornings. The piece notes Panettiere’s fraught relationship with her mom and her addiction struggles, Vogel’s remark that Panettiere was talented but on the wrong path, and broader family tragedies including Panettiere’s brother Jansen Panettiere’s death.