“She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her,” a rep for the actress tells PEOPLE

Hayden Panettiere has died. She was 36.

The actress’ representative confirms the news, telling PEOPLE in a statement, “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden.”

“She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen,” the rep added.

Further details surrounding Panettiere’s death are not immediately available.

ABC News was first to report.

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