Jansen Panettiere, brother of actress Hayden Panettiere, has died at the age of 28. The heartbreaking news was confirmed by the family on Tuesday. <\/p>\n
Jansen was a former child actor who had roles in films such as “The Perfect Game” and “The Perfect Game 2: The Perfect Catch”. He also appeared in the television series “Malcolm in the Middle” and “The Guardian”.<\/p>\n
The family released a statement saying, \u201cWe are absolutely devastated by the loss of Jansen. He was an incredibly loving and sensitive soul with a bright future ahead of him. He was a wonderful brother and son, and our hearts are absolutely broken. We ask for privacy during this difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n
No cause of death has been released at this time. Jansen is survived by his parents, Lesley and Skip Panettiere, and his sister, actress Hayden Panettiere.<\/p>\n
Jansen was an advocate for mental health and was working to bring awareness to the issue. He was very close with his sister and was often seen supporting her in her own struggles with mental health.<\/p>\n
Hayden posted a loving tribute to her brother on Instagram, saying, \u201cMy heart is in a million pieces. Jansen, I\u2019m so thankful for the time we had together. I cherish every moment we shared. I will never forget your sweet smile and your amazing spirit. You will be so deeply missed.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Panettiere family has asked for privacy during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Jansen Panettiere, brother of actress Hayden Panettiere, has died at the age of 28. The heartbreaking news was confirmed by the family on Tuesday. Jansen was a former child actor who had roles in films such as “The Perfect Game” and “The Perfect Game 2: The Perfect Catch”. He also appeared in the television series …<\/p>\n