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‘Nashville’ Alum Charles Esten Notes “Strange Coincidence” of Being in Greenville, South Carolina Days Before Hayden Panettiere’s Death

The actor says he "wish[es]" he'd had a chance to see and reconnect with Panettiere as he recalls how they became "fast friends" during the audition process and early days of making ABC drama series.

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Charles Esten, known for his role as Deacon Claybourne on “Nashville,” joined other tributes after actress Hayden Panettiere died unexpectedly on Sunday at age 36. He expressed regret that he had not been able to reconnect with her before her death.

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