Jansen Panettiere was laid to rest in the early hours of Wednesday, and his sister, Hayden Panettiere , commemorated her late brother in a special way. Take a look at the untimely demise of the 28-year-old explained below.
Paying Tribute
Hayden Panettiere paid tribute to her late brother in a special way by donning a custom jacket designed by Jansen to his funeral service.
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Celebrate And Remember
The Panettiere family and their close acquaintances arrived at the Palisades Presbyterian Church in Nyack, New York to remember and celebrate the life of Jansen Panettiere.
Sharing The Art
Just a few weeks before his sudden demise, Jansen posted a picture of his newly designed reversible jacket on Instagram.
The Bomber Jacket
The black reversible bomber jacket featured a plain black exterior on the inside and a mesh of orange, purple, red, and black colors hand-painted at the back and front panels.
An Artist Who Shares
Jansen , who was previously an actor, used to share his works of art in the forms of paintings, shoes, clothes, and accessories on his Instagram for promotion.
Donating A Portion
A portion of all the proceeds Jansen gained from his designs were donated to #WeAreAllUkranians to support Ukrainian families in times of war.
Found Dead In His Apartment
According to TMZ , Jansen was found dead in his apartment by a friend who rushed to his place when Jansen wasn’t picking up his calls after missing an important meeting that day.
The Police Report Clarifies
On arriving at the house, his friend called out to him but received no response and reported seeing him sitting upright in a chair, explained the report obtained by the Orangetown Police Department.
Call 911!
The friend immediately called 911 and started performing CPR on him in the meanwhile. When the EMTs arrived, they reported seeing him lying on the ground and being “cold to the touch,” the report continued.
No Signs Of Trauma
The medical examiner refused to offer any comments, but the police notified that there were “no obvious signs of trauma observed.”
A Wave Of Praises
Following his untimely death, followers and fans of the actor/designer came in large numbers to extend their condolences to the grieving family and shared praises for his designs.
The Cause Of Death
The Panettiere family revealed Jansen’s cause of death in a statement saying that he died because of “cardiomegaly (enlarged heart), coupled with aortic valve complications.”
Remembering The Dead
Recalling Jansen, the statement said, “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.”
He’ll Live On Forever
The family concluded the statement by saying, “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.”
First Interview Appearance
Making her first interview appearance since her brother’s death, Hayden appeared on Good Morning America, where she teared up when recalling her late brother.
Right Here With Me
The show’s host Michael Strahan offered his condolences at the end of their interview, to which Hayden tearfully replied, “He’s right here with me.”
An Actor In His Own Right
While Hayden is mostly seen on the main screen, Jansen, too, has had his fair share of acting, such as lending his voice in Ice Age: The Meltdown, Blue’s Clues, and Robots.
Cameos And More Voices
Young Jansen also made a cameo appearance in an episode of The Walking Dead and voiced the character of Truman X in Nickelodeon’s popular show, The X’s.
Side By Side
Jansen and Hayden started together in 2004, in a Disney movie Tiger Cruise and the family comedy movie Racing Stripes.
