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Alexa PenaVega’s “heart is heavy” after the death of Hayden Panettiere , most notably because it marks the third passing of a fellow child star in 2026. The “Spy Kids” actor noted in a statement on social media that she rose to fame with and grew up alongside the likes of Panettiere , Michelle Trachtenberg and Daveigh Chase. All three actors died in their 30s between February and August.

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