Hayden Panettiere, Voice of Kairi, Dies at 36 After Kingdom Hearts Tribute

Hayden Panettiere, the actress who first voiced the beloved character Kairi in the Kingdom Hearts video game series, has died at the age of 36. Her passing on August 16, 2026, in Greenville, South Carolina, came just one day after a rare live tribute to her character was performed by her former costars at a major fan e...