In interviews surrounding her memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, Panettiere opened up about the final period of her brother's life and the feelings she continued to carry after his death. Her reflections offered a deeply personal look at what happens when someone you love dies and you are left wondering whether there was something — anything — you could have done differently.
A Brother Who Was Much More Than Family
Hayden and Jansen grew up together in the entertainment industry.
Like his older sister, Jansen became an actor. His credits included appearances in projects such as The Last Day of Summer and The Walking Dead, as well as voice work in animated productions. The siblings also appeared together in the 2004 Disney Channel movie Tiger Cruise.
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But their relationship went far beyond their shared careers.
Hayden repeatedly described Jansen as someone who understood her in a way few other people could.
