Hayden Panettiere “feels incomplete and broken” following the death of her brother, Jansen, who died last month aged 28.
Jansen, who was also a Hollywood actor and starred in The Walking Dead and Ice Age: The Meltdown, was found dead on February 19 at his apartment in New York.
A source told the Daily Mail that following the news of his death, Hayden is “surrounded by love and support from family and friends” during this time of bereavement.
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They added: “She feels incomplete and broken,” but reassured her fans and followers that “there is not one second of the day where she is alone at this time.”
Jansen allegedly passed away “from an enlarged heart,” according to a statement issued by his relatives, who say it was confirmed by the Medical Examiner.
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In a statement, the family 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.
“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.
“Though it offers little solace, the Medical Examiner reported Jansen’s sudden passing was due to cardiomegaly (enlarged heart), coupled with aortic valve complications.”
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They added: “We sincerely appreciate the outpouring of love and support towards our family as we navigate this unthinkable loss, and ask that we be gifted our privacy during this time of mourning.
“We love you so much, Jansen and you will be in our hearts forever.”
Hayden and Jansen once worked together in the early 00s, with the siblings appearing in 2004’s Tiger Cruise and 2005’s Racing Stripes.
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Before his reported death, Jansen shared a new snap of his latest artwork – a post fans have now used to pay tribute to the late star in the comment section.
The actor often promoted his graffiti-inspired artwork on social media and had a dedicated site for his creative endeavour.
Jansen continued his acting career throughout the 2010s and enjoyed cameos on shows like The Walking Dead and Major Crimes.
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