Wladimir Klitschko, the retired heavyweight boxing champion, has issued a statement following the death of Hayden Panettiere, with whom he shares a child. Panettiere, known for her role in the television series Heroes, passed away on Sunday.
In his statement, Klitschko expressed that his family is experiencing deep sorrow over the loss. The former champion and the actress were in a long-term relationship that produced a son before they separated. Details surrounding Panettiere's death have not yet been disclosed.
Klitschko, a Ukrainian native who retired from professional boxing in 2017, was one of the sport's most dominant figures during his career, holding multiple heavyweight titles across two separate stints in the ring. His statement marks his first public remarks since Panettiere's passing.
The 37-year-old actress had appeared in numerous television and film productions throughout her career. Her death comes as a significant loss to the entertainment industry and to those close to her.
Reporting based on BBC Arts.
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