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On Monday, Jansen Panettiere’s family announced the cause of death for the young actor — an enlarged heart. Jansen, 28, died on Feb. 19. His body was found in his Nyack, New York, home. He was the younger brother of actress Hayden Panettiere.
Update:
– Actor Jansen Panettiere, 28, died of an “ENLARGED HEART”
– Was found dead at his apartment in Nyack, New York
– Friends were concerned when he missed a meeting
– Daily Mail
— Dr. James E. Olsson (@DrJamesOlsson) February 27, 2023
The Panettiere family released a statement through ABC News:
“Jansen’s heart could be seen in his eyes, and his charm in his brilliant, engaging smile; his soul in his masterful and revealing paintings, and the joy of life in his dry wit. His charisma, warmth, compassion for others and his creative spirit will live forever in our hearts and in the hearts of all whom he encountered.”
The family added, “Though it offers little solace, the Medical Examiner reported Jansen’s sudden passing was due to cardiomegaly (enlarged heart), coupled with aortic valve complications.”
The New York Post reported that according to a report in the Orangetown Police Department, a friend found Jansen sitting in a chair in his home, unresponsive. The friend immediately tried to revive Panettiere — administering CPR and calling 911. EMTs arrived quickly but could not revive the 28-year-old actor.
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Jansen suffered from mental health issues; friends became concerned when he missed a business meeting earlier that day.
Actor and artist Jansen Panettiere, the brother of actress Hayden Panettiere, has died at the age of 28.. A friend went to Jansen Panettiere’s NYC apartment & found him unresponsive, Jansen suffered from mental health issues, art was his therapy and escape. No foul play suspected pic.twitter.com/K2A4VFBu0Y— Lisa Marie (@Lisamarie1577) February 22, 2023
Jansen’s father, Alan Panettiere, told police he had spoken with his son the day before he died, reporting he “sounded okay.”
According to the Post, police officials reported there were “no obvious signs of trauma observed.”
Panettiere was known as a fine voice actor; he worked on “Ice Age: The Meltdown,” “Blue’s Clues” and “Robots,” among others. He also appeared on one “Walking Dead” episode in 2019.
In 2004-2005, Jansen worked with his sister on Disney’s “Tiger Cruise” and “Racing Stripes” movies.
Hayden Panettiere is mourning the loss of her younger brother, Jansen Panettiere.https://t.co/oDvWeeE2BX— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) February 21, 2023
In 2005-2006, Jansen was the voice of Truman X in Nickelodeon’s animated series, “The X’s.”
I’ve just deeply heard Jansen Panettiere the voices of Truman X and Periwinkle from my both favorite @Nickelodeon shows from my childhood like The X’s and Blue’s Clues has died and passed away at the age of 28.
RIP Jansen Panettiere.#TheXs #BluesClues pic.twitter.com/egRpQ9tIKa— David Marchie (@davidmarchie) February 20, 2023
Friends report that Jansen had a good sense of humor and a kind heart. He will be missed.
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