Hayden Panettiere’s Ex Claims Jewelry Was Pawned Amid Estate Dispute

Hayden Panettiere's ex claims her jewelry was pawned after her death. Legal battle erupts over estate management.

October 7, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — A legal battle has emerged over the handling of Hayden Panettiere’s estate following her passing in August, with her former fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko, alleging that some of her belongings were sold at a pawn shop.

Panettiere, who gained fame for her roles in “Nashville” and “Heroes,” passed away on August 16 due to an accidental drug overdose at the age of 36. In a recent court filing, Klitschko requested temporary guardianship of the actor’s estate on behalf of their 11-year-old daughter, Kaya, expressing concerns about the potential loss of her possessions.

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Klitschko claims that a non-family member connected to Panettiere may have sold items believed to include her jewelry. He noted that the pawn shop has not provided details without police involvement, raising fears that remaining items could be lost or transferred. The dispute over her personal effects, including earrings, also involved her parents, Lesley Vogel and Skip Panettiere, who could not agree on their distribution.

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