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As Hollywood and fans mourn the death of Hayden Panettiere , her Heroes onscreen dad is recalling the late actress’ talent and heart. Jack Coleman , who starred as Claire’s (Panettiere) father Noah Bennett on the NBC superhero drama, remembered Panettiere as a “prodigious talent” and “extraordinary young woman” in a heartfelt statement after her death at age 36 .

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