- Jansen Panettiere died on February 19, 2023, at the age of 28, at his home
- He was famous for his roles in several films including The Last Day of Summer (2007) and Robots (2005)
- He was the only sibling of actress Hayden Panettiere whom he acted alongside in The Forger
Talented actor, Jansen Panettiere died at the age of 28 on 19th February 2023 at his home in New York. His cause of death is still unclear, the police have reported that there’s no foul play in his death. Panettiere was the only sibling of the Tiger Cruise actress, Hayden Panettiere.
The child star was known for The Last Day of Summer (2007), Robots (2005), and The Walking Dead. He also voiced TrumanX in 15 episodes of Nickelodeon’s The X‘s from 2005 to 2006. His most recent movie credit was in the holiday comedy-drama movie Love and Love Not (2022).
Who is Jansen Panettiere?
Jansen Rayne Panettiere was born on September 25, 1994, in Palisades, New York to Lesley R. Vogel and Alan Lee ‘Skip’ Panettiere, a fire department lieutenant.
His only sibling is Hayden Panettiere, who is also an actress. Reports say the actor and his sister shared great affection and bond.
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Jansen Panettiere’s Cause of Death
On February 19, 2023, Jansen Panettiere’s family announced he passed at home. Jansen’s cause of death has not been announced yet. Also, police reports claim there’s no foul play.
However, there’s a comment on one of his Instagram posts that suggests he allegedly had mental health issues. While this is not yet to be confirmed, Jansen’s passing still remains a mystery.
The actor died at the age of 28.
His Parents are Both of Italian Descent
Jansen Panettiere’s parents Lesley R. Vogel and Alan Lee ‘Skip’ Panettiere are both of Italian descent. His paternal grandfather and maternal grandmother were Italian immigrants.
The actor’s other ancestral roots include German and English. His mother is also an actress and a producer known for several films such as Sister Sensei, Naomi, Ely’s No Kiss List and also Loving.
His father, on the other hand, is a fire department lieutenant. While his parents have lived far from the limelight, there have been speculations that Jansen’s father was arrested in 2008 for assaulting his mother.
TMZ reported that the incident happened during a charity event hosted by Jansen’s sister, Hayden. He was sentenced in January 2009 but he did not receive any jail time reports claim that he pleaded no contest to the charges and was punished with 24 months probation, $400 in fines, and was forced to attend domestic violence counseling.
Jansen’s parents were married from May 25, 1987, to April 2016. Following the divorce, his father was asked to pay Hayden’s debt amounting to over $100,000 as well as spousal support to Lesley.
Other Facts About Hayden Panettiere’s Brother, Jansen
1. The Child Star Started Acting in 2002
Jansen became a child star when he decided to follow in the footsteps of the women in his family, his mother, and sister. His earliest role includes a supporting role in the Disney Channel Original Movie Tiger Cruise (2004). He appeared in the movie alongside his sister who was already making waves in the industry. That’s not the only movie the siblings worked on, they have also featured in The Forger together.
The actor went on to appear in Nickelodeon’s film The Last Day of Summer and later The Perfect Game. In 2019, he guest starred in the AMC network series The Walking Dead and also How High 2.
For his role in The Last Day of Summer, Jansen got a nomination for a Young Artist Award in 2008.
2. He was Dating Catherine Michie
From our findings, Jansen first met Catherine Michie in 2022 and they started dating that same year. The couple has occasionally shared photos of each other on their Instagram handles.
From her bio on IG, Catherine Michie is a registered nurse and also an artist. Besides Catherine, Jansen reportedly dated Leah Clark and Talia Lynn Praire, and also Chloe Grace Moretz.
3. He was also a Painter
Besides acting, Hayden Panettiere’s brother is also an artist. His Instagram handle is filled with so many of his works. He also has a dedicated page for his paintings.
His business page reveals that 3% of all purchases of his paintings go to we are all Ukrainians non-profit organization.
4. His Sister was Abused by a Former Lover
Despite having a successful career, Jansen’s sister has had a fair share of life. Known for her role in Nashville, Hayden’s life outside the spotlight has been very challenging. She has been very vocal about domestic abuse and postnatal depression.
In 2017, she revealed how she battled with mental health issues. She allegedly struggled with experiencing postpartum depression after the birth of her daughter Kaya in 2014. She also revealed she entered a rehab facility due to her struggles.
In 2016, she allegedly entered rehab for a second time. Also, after her split from her former fiance, Wladimir Klitschko. Aside from that, another dark moment in her life was when she dated Brian Hickerson.
However, the relationship went sour and Hickerson got arrested in 2019 for domestic violence. In 2020, he was arrested again for punching Hayden. The actress then got a restraining order after she confirmed she was a victim of domestic abuse.
5. Jansen Panettiere was Allegedly Worth $3 million at the Time of His Death
According to celebrity net worth, the actor had a whooping net worth of about $3 million at the time of his death. The American actor has his acting career to thank for his huge net worth. Although he was a very talented artist, he never revealed how much he made from his artwork.
