Hayden Panettiere left $6 million fortune: Who could inherit it
Hayden Panettiere (photo: Getty Images)
The fortune of American actress Hayden Panettiere, who died on August 16, 2026, is estimated at around $6 million. Her daughter with Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko could potentially become her heir, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
How much was Panettiere’s fortune worth
The $6 million figure is an estimate of the actress’s total net worth, not a publicly disclosed amount of her estate or its distribution.
Panettiere worked in the entertainment industry from early childhood. She appeared in commercials, films, and television series, and also worked in voice acting and music.
She became best known for her roles as Claire Bennet in Heroes and Juliette Barnes in Nashville.
The actress also played Kirby Reed in the Scream franchise. According to Celebrity Net Worth, her television earnings reached as much as $75,000 per episode.
Hayden Panettiere (photo: Getty Images)
Who could inherit her estate
Lawyers interviewed by People explained that, in the absence of a will or trust, Panettiere’s 11-year-old daughter, Kaya, could potentially become the heir.
Since she is a minor, a court could appoint a guardian to manage the inheritance.
Experts consider her father a possible candidate for this role.
If there is a trust, the transfer of the estate would depend on its terms. A People article published on August 18 noted that there is no public information about any such documents.
According to experts, payments from screen work and royalties may continue even after the performer’s death.
Hayden Panettiere (photo: Getty Images)
In addition to her acting career, Panettiere had experience working on music projects and video games. In May 2026, she also published a memoir about her life.
The actress died at the age of 36, five days before her 37th birthday.
