Family Statement: Hayden Panettiere's brother died as a result

Almost a week ago, the news circulated that actress Hayden Panettiere had to mourn her brother Jansen.

Family Statement: Hayden Panettiere's brother died as a result

Almost a week ago, the news circulated that actress Hayden Panettiere had to mourn her brother Jansen. He died when he was only 28 years old. Now his family has spoken again and also announced the cause of death.

The family of Jansen Panettiere, brother of the well-known actress Hayden Panettiere, commemorated him again a week after his death. "Jansen's heart was in his eyes and his charm in his bright, engaging smile; his soul in his masterful and insightful paintings and the joie de vivre in his wry wit," mother Lesley said in a statement, according to ABC Vogel, father Alan Lee "Skip" Panettiere and sister Hayden.

The family of Jansen Panettiere, who also worked as an actor and voice actor, added: "His charisma, warmth, compassion for others and creative spirit will live forever in our hearts and in the hearts of everyone he met. "

In addition, the family comments for the first time on the cause of death of the 28-year-old. Accordingly, he died of an "enlarged heart". Literally it says: "While offering little consolation, the coroner reported that Jansen's sudden death was due to cardiomegaly (enlarged heart) associated with aortic valve complications."

The family express their gratitude for "the love and support" as they "get through this incredible loss" and ask that their privacy be respected during this time of grief. The family of the deceased further explains: "We love you so much, Jansen. You will always be in our hearts."

Jansen Panettiere can be heard as a voice actor in the original versions of "Ice Age 2 - Now it's thawing" and "Family X - In secret mission". As an actor, he appeared in the film "Ein verhexter Sommertag" as well as in 2019 in an episode of the series "The Walking Dead". According to media reports, Jansen Panettiere died on February 19 in New York City.