Hayden Panettiere’s Mom Says Haters Need To Back Off Her Grieving Process

Hayden Panettiere’s Mom Says Haters Need To Back Off Her Grieving Process

Hayden Panettiere’s mother, Lesley Vogel, spoke publicly for the first time in a “Good Morning America” interview, describing how she felt completely “numb” upon learning her daughter had d!ed and that the loss still doesn’t feel real to her. Lesley also pushed back against criticism over how she’s grieved publicly, saying no one has the right to dictate how she mourns.

As reported, #HaydenPanettiere passed away on August 16. The “Heroes” and “Nashville” star was 36 when she was found unresponsive at a South Carolina residence. Her cause of de@h remains under investigation.

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