Hayden Panettiere’s loved ones gathered in Malibu, California, on Saturday to celebrate the late actress’ life at a moving memorial one month after her tragic death.
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ones → love → death
The “Nashville” alum’s former co-star Connie Britton and more celebrities were spotted at the star-studded event, including Evan Ross, Paris Hilton and Ruby Rose.
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star → spot → Ross
In photos obtained by Page Six, Britton, 59, appeared somber as she approached the church venue.
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she → obtain → venue
According to the outlet, Britton made a speech, as did her and Panettiere’s fellow “Nashville” cast member Charles Esten.
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her → accord → speech
Esten, 61, reportedly performed one of Panettiere’s songs from the show — and more “Nashville” alums were present, from Lennon Stella to Jonathan Jackson.
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alums → perform → Jackson
Doves were released outside ahead of the ceremony, which TMZ heard from a source was “emotional and beautiful.”
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TMZ → release → source
A sign inside the church featured a throwback snap of swimsuit-clad Panettiere smiling on a boat, along with the words: “Honoring the life & legacy [of] Hayden Panettiere.
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The memorial was organized by Hayden’s family, including her father, Skip Panettiere, per TMZ, and about 150 people attended.
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people → organize → TMZ
An insider told the outlet Hayden loved the ocean and whales, so a coastal location was important for her loved ones.
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location → tell → ones
Reps for Panettiere, Britton and Esten did not immediately respond to Page Six’s requests for comment.
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Reps → respond → comment
Hayden’s ex-fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko, and their 11-year-old daughter, Kaya, were not photographed at the event.
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fiancé → photograph → event
Just one day after news of Hayden’s death, Klitschko took to Facebook to mourn his ex.
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Klitschko → take → ex
“The announcement of Hayden’s tragic death saddens me deeply.
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She left this world far too soon.
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Hayden was, although no longer my partner, an important part of my life and the mother of our daughter, Kaya,” he wrote.
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The former professional boxer also shared a heartfelt message via Instagram on Aug. 21, which would have marked the actress’ 37th birthday.
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which → share → birthday
In the post, he asked fans to remember the late star by reconnecting with a friend, offering forgiveness and showing kindness.
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Insiders told TMZ that Hayden’s mom, Lesley Vogel, and the “Nashville” star’s boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, were not invited to the memorial.
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mom → tell → memorial
While Vogel denied this, she told TMZ she did not attend the event due to a family emergency.
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she → deny → emergency
According to a heavily redacted report obtained by Page Six, Zach was “very emotional” while emergency medical services professionals “were working on [Hayden].”
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professionals → accord → Hayden
Brian, meanwhile, “did not become emotional” until she was officially declared dead.
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A source exclusively told Page Six that Hayden reconnected with Brian about two weeks before her sudden death.
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Hayden → tell → death
When asked at a gas station on Wednesday how he’s holding up after his ex’s passing, Brian shot back, “How do you think I’m doing?”
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I → ask → passing
As for Hayden’s mom, the two had an estranged relationship in the years leading up to her death, which she also wrote about in her memoir, released in May.
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During an interview with “Good Morning America” last month, Vogel claimed their relationship was strained because Hayden went back to Brian.
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