Klitschko breaks silence on ex Hayden Panettiere’s ‘stunning’ loss of life in heartbreaking assertion
Hayden Panettiere shares young daughter Kaya with heavyweight boxing legend Wladimir Klitschko, and he said the actress “left this world far too soon”
Wladimir Klitschko has paid a heartbreaking tribute to ex Hayden Panettiere(Image: Lev Radin/Shutterstock)
Wladimir Klitschko has paid a heartbreaking tribute to his ex, Hayden Panettiere. The US actress died on Sunday (August 16) at the age of 36, her family confirmed.
The star of Heroes and Nashville welcomed daughter Kaya with heavyweight boxing icon Wladimir back in 2014. He has now broken his silence on her death with a gut-wrenching post.
He wrote: “Our family is going through a time of profound shock and grief. The announcement of Hayden’s tragic death saddens me deeply. She left this world far too soon.
“Hayden was, although no longer my partner, an important part of my life and the mother of our daughter, Kaya.
“She built an incredible career through immense talent, while also facing the darker sides of a very demanding industry. Nothing will erase the times we shared or the place she had in our lives.
The boxer shared a sweet photo of him and Hayden with their daughter, Kaya
“To our daughter Kaya, I will always speak of her mother with respect and make sure she remembers the person she was.
“I extend my deepest condolences to Hayden’s parents, her friends, and her fans, who are also grieving today. Young and talented people like Hayden should not leave this world so soon.
“I ask everyone to please respect our family’s feelings and privacy during this incredibly difficult time. For now, this is all I wish to say.”
Wladimir added: “Thank you to everyone who is supporting my family and expressing their sincere condolences. Rest easy, Hayden. May you find eternal peace. #WeLoveYouHayden”.
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