Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. She leaves behind her daughter, 11-year-old Kaya, whom she had with professional boxer Vladimir Klitschko. However, she gave up custody of her daughter, and there was one heartbreaking reason behind it.

Actor Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. He father, Skip Panettiere, said in a statement that she was an “incredible light.”

“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden, Skip Panettiere said in a statement.

“She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her and to the millions who watched her onscreen.”