“Hayden seemed different when I met her this time than when I met her in the early years,” Justin Chatwin told People in an Aug. 17 interview. “I’ve been sober for 15 years, so I know this world of addiction, and Hollywood—it takes, and it takes from youth.”
He added, “I could tell she was struggling, and I was like, ‘I don’t think it’s this movie.’”
When Panettiere’s ex spoke out about her death, he also referenced the difficulties she faced throughout her life.
“She built an incredible career through immense talent, while also facing the darker sides of a very demanding industry,” Klitschko shared in an Aug. 18 statement on Instagram. “Nothing will erase the times we shared or the place she had in our lives.”
And now, the boxer has pledged to honor Panettiere’s memory. “To our daughter Kaya, I will always speak of her mother with respect,” he added, “and make sure she remembers the person she was.”
To see how else Panettiere’s friends and former costars honored her, keep reading…
