US actress Hayden Panettiere passed away on Sunday in South Carolina at the age of 36, and the emotional reason behind her decision to give full custody of her daughter to former fiance Wladimir Klitschko has been revealed.

Panettiere, who starred in the shows Heroes and Nashville, died late last week, with the tragic news first broken by US broadcaster ABC News on Monday morning. The cause of death has not been given.

The actress was involved in a public relationship with former heavyweight boxer Klitschko between 2009 and 2018. In 2013, the couple announced their engagement, while a year later Panettiere gave birth to their daughter, Kaya Evodkia.

Hayden Panettiere Made a Painful Decision Over Custody of Her Daughter

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After first becoming involved with each other in 2009, Panettiere and Klitschko split up in May 2011 due to the long-distance nature of their relationship. However, the pair rekindled their union in 2013, and just six months after reuniting, they announced their engagement in October of that year.

Just 14 months later, Panettiere gave birth to their daughter. The couple enjoyed four years together with Kaya, before splitting up again in 2018. Panettiere relinquished full custody of her child in the process, stating that this decision was related to her battle with substance addiction and postpartum depression.

“It wasn’t a decision I made lightly, nor was it a decision I even wanted to make,” she told parenting outlet Mome for its July edition.

“I was going through a really challenging time in my life… I knew I needed to be able to put her first so that I could get the help I needed and be the mum she needed me to be.”

Delving into her dependency on alcohol, she said: “I turned to wine, which ultimately ended up leading to an alcohol dependency. It was how I would get through each day.”

Writing in her memoir, ‘This Is Me: A Reckoning‘, which was released earlier this year, Panettiere described how difficult she found being separate from her daughter.

“Not being under the same roof with her every day has been the most gut-wrenching experience of my life, and it’s hard to describe the layers of emotion – including sadness, resentment, and anger – I’ve felt because of it.”

Back in 2024, the actress detailed the close relationship she had with her daughter at the time.

“I love my daughter, and I’m so proud of the young woman she is becoming,” she said (via the Manchester Evening News).

“I talk to her all the time, and I feel so connected to her. She’s like a mini-me.”

Profound tributes have flooded in from Hollywood co-stars, family and friends since news of her passing, honouring the actress’ legacy and talent.

Manchester United are holding talks with West Bromwich Albion over a possible transfer for midfielder Toby Collyer, GIVEMESPORT sources understand.

Collyer spent last season on loan with the Baggies, but a calf injury saw him return to Old Trafford during the winter. He then headed back out on loan to their EFL Championship rivals Hull City but found game time hard to come by.

The 22-year-old’s United future has been in doubt since the start of the summer, with expectations that he’d depart, either temporarily or permanently. He looks likely to be handed the chance to return to the Hawthorns as the transfer window reaches its closing stages.

Man Utd in Talks to Sell Collyer

GIVEMESPORT sources understand that talks between United and West Brom are centered on a permanent exit rather than another loan. He is headed for the exit door despite featuring under Michael Carrick during pre-season, including in last week’s draw against Leeds United at Croke Park.

Collyer isn’t a product of the Red Devils’ academy as he joined their youth system from Brighton & Hove Albion in early 2022. He has failed to earn regular senior first-team football since making his debut under Erik ten Hag back in September 2024.

Man Utd transfer targets

Whether the English midfielder’s sale will result in a third midfield signing is unclear but there has been no indication that INEOS are preparing to move for a player in the middle of the park. Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos arrived in July and they are the only two major additions to Carrick’s squad.

Collyer’s Time at Man Utd Is Up

Collyer showed glimpses of promise in the few opportunities he was handed at the senior level for United. He’s at a stage of his career where he needs more football, and it doesn’t seem likely he’ll receive minutes in Carrick’s team this season.

Another loan would just be delaying the inevitable given he’s already spent time developing elsewhere. The chance to realise his potential at West Brom, a club that could put up a decent fight for promotion, will surely appeal.

United’s decision might not appease Bruno Fernandes, who had talked glowingly of Collyer back in January 2025. He told MUTV:

United may be factoring in their interest in Leicester City’s Louis Page, whom they are said to be growing more confident of signing. While he’s still only 18, he is expected to be given a route to first-team football, much like Ayden Heaven.

Barcelona are reportedly set to explore a potential deal for Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres who could make way for Victor Osimhen.

The Swedish striker only joined the Gunners last summer, arriving from Sporting CP for £54.8 million. Signed to lead the line as a prolific number nine, he encountered a topsy-turvy debut season at the Emirates.

A new attacker remains a priority for Mikel Arteta after top target Vinicius Junior snubbed the Premier League champions and penned a new long-term deal with Real Madrid. The focus seems to have shifted from a winger, as GIVEMESPORT sources understand that conversations have been held with Galatasaray for Osimhen.

Barcelona To Come Calling For Arsenal’s Gyokeres

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According to Spanish journalist Jose Alvarez of El Chiringuito TV, Barca are expected to make a move to explore Gyokeres’ situation. The Catalans view the Swede as a replacement for Ferran Torres, who joined Paris Saint-Germain last week.

There hasn’t been much talk of Gyokeres leaving Arsenal this summer, given he’s only spent one year in North London. He started the 2025-26 campaign unconvincingly but grew as the season progressed, much to the delight of Arteta.

The Gunners boss called him ‘phenomenal’ after he scored a brace in a 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League’s league phase. He later hailed the 28-year-old for working hard and being rewarded with a superb run of form in April:

Gyokeres didn’t start Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday. Arteta preferred Kai Havertz to lead the line and that might indicate that the former Coventry City frontman won’t be the starting number nine this season.

For Barca, it could hint that the North Londoners are prepared to do business for the Swede for the right price. Interest in Osimhen is also worth noting, and it makes sense for the English champions to sell Gyokeres and turn to the Nigerian.

Selling Gyokeres Would Surely Mean Osimhen Arrives

Osimhen would undoubtedly be an upgrade on Gyokeres and he might be the missing piece for Arsenal and their mission to win a first-ever Champions League trophy. They came agonisingly close last season, losing on penalties to PSG in the final.

That was another game that served as evidence that Arteta doesn’t truly trust the Swedish star, as he started on the bench. Swooping for Osimhen, you’re landing a guaranteed starting number nine who has been a massive success throughout his club career.

A Gyokeres sale could raise a decent fee that can be put towards a move for the Galatasaray striker. A deal is going to be expensive due to salary demands along with a transfer fee, as he joined the Turkish Super Lig club from Napoli for £63m in July 2025.