Hayden Panettiere and Jansen Panettiere.Photo: Amanda Edwards/Getty
Hayden Panettiereis remembering her late brotherJansenon what would have been his 29th birthday.
On Monday, theNashvillestar paid tribute to her little brother in a touchingInstagrampost.
“Happy Birthday little brother,” she captioned a throwback photo of the two celebrating Christmas as children. “I miss you everyday. I’ll love you forever ❤️”
In astatement to PEOPLEshortly after he was found dead in New York, Hayden and Jansen’s mother Lesley Vogel and father Alan Lee “Skip” Panettiere confirmed that his death was related to cardiomegaly coupled with aortic valve complications.
They also offered a sweet tribute to their late son and brother.
“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," the family said. “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.”
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A few weeks later, Hayden offered heartfelt acknowledgment onGood Morning Americaafter co-hostMichael Strahanoffered his condolences.
She thanked Strahan, 51, before holding her hand over her heart and sharing of Jansen:“He’s right here with me.”
source: people.com
