Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko has spoken for the first time about the passing of his former fiancée and the mother of his only daughter, American actress Hayden Panettiere. The athlete admitted that their family is currently in a state of profound shock and grief due to the tragedy.
According to Klitschko, despite their separation, Hayden always remained an important part of his life. He noted that she built an incredible career through her talent, even though she had to face the darker aspects of the demanding industry. Wladimir shared this on Instagram.
Wladimir Klitschko posted a reaction to the death of his former fiancée Photo: Instagram
“To our daughter Kaya, I will always speak of her mother with respect and do everything I can to ensure she remembers what a remarkable person she was. Nothing will diminish the time we spent together and the place she held in our lives,” the boxer emphasized.
Wladimir expressed his condolences to the actress’s parents, friends, and fans, stressing that such young and talented individuals should not depart from life so soon. Finally, he thanked everyone for their support and appealed to the public to respect the family’s privacy.
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Wladimir Klitschko with Hayden Panettiere and their daughter Photo: open sources
“I ask everyone to respect the feelings and privacy of our family during this incredibly difficult time. This is all I wish to say for now,” Klitschko concluded.
Recall that Focus previously reported:
- Wladimir and Hayden met in 2009, announced their engagement in 2013, and their daughter was born in December 2014. However, the wedding never took place. The cancellation of wedding preparations and the actress’s difficult condition after childbirth led the couple to a final breakup in August 2018.
- Hayden Panettiere may have died from an overdose.
Focus also reported on what is known about Wladimir’s ex-fiancée and their daughter.