Wladimir Klitschko has paid tribute to Hayden Panettiere following her death. Following the sudden demise, the Scream star’s former fiancé and the father of her daughter took to Instagram to honor the actor. The former world heavyweight champion has also made an emotional promise to their daughter, Kaya.
Klitschko shared a photo of himself with Panettiere and their 11-year-old daughter, Kaya Evdokia Klitschko. Making a promise to his daughter, the Ukrainian boxer wrote, “To our daughter Kaya, I will always speak of her mother with respect and make sure she remembers the person she was.”
The entire entertainment industry was shocked to find out the news of Panettiere’s demise. Following reports of an unresponsive woman in Greenville, South Carolina, emergency responders rushed to the scene. Unfortunately, despite their best efforts, the actress could not be revived and was pronounced dead. Currently, the exact cause of her death has not yet been revealed.
What else did Wladimir Klitschko say in his post about Hayden Panettiere?
The Ukrainian former heavyweight champion shared a lengthy post on Instagram. He began by explaining that the family is going through a difficult time. The boxer also pointed out that, although Panettiere was no longer in a relationship with him, she was an important part of his life.
Klitschko also reflected on the actress’s career and the challenges she faced. The post read, “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. 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.”
At the end of his post, the 50-year-old former boxer asked fans to respect the family’s privacy as they grieve.
Originally reported by Debmallya Chakraborty on ComingSoon.net.
