Hayden Panettiere Remembers Her Brother on 1-Year Anniversary of His Death: 'We'll Meet Again'
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Jansen Panettiere died aged 28 from aortic valve complications last February
Hayden Panettiere is paying tribute to her late brother Jansen.
On Monday, the actress, 34, posted a touching message on Instagram in memory of her sibling as she marked the first anniversary of his death.
“Today is the 1 year anniversary of my little brother’s passing. Know that I keep him in my heart, keep his things close,” she wrote in the caption. “His AMAZING paintings are what I see when I wake up and when I go to sleep.”
“Rest in peace my brother. One day we’ll meet again. 🙏❤️,” the Scream VI star concluded.
Beside her tribute message, Hayden shared a photo of herself and Jansen stroking a dog as the pair sat on a beach while wearing wetsuits.
After receiving many messages of support in the comments section of her latest post, the Nashville star responded to her followers, “Thank you for all ur love.”
Jansen was found dead in New York last February at the age of 28. In a statement to PEOPLE shortly after, Hayden and Jansen’s mother Lesley Vogel and father Alan Lee "Skip" Panettiere confirmed that he died from aortic valve complications and an enlarged heart.
Hayden's latest tribute to her brother Jansen comes after she celebrated what would have been his 29th birthday in September.
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Hayden Panettiere at the premiere of 'Scream VI'At the time, the actress posted an emotional message on Instagram as she shared a throwback photo of herself and her brother as young children opening presents at Christmas.
"Happy Birthday little brother," Hayden wrote in the caption. “I miss you everyday. I’ll love you forever❤️ ."
Jansen acted alongside his older sister on TV and in films, appearing in Even Stevens, The Walking Dead, The Perfect Game, The Martial Arts Kid and Racing Stripes. He was also a passionate artist and displayed his portraits and abstract paintings on his Instagram account.
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Following his death, the Panettiere family shared in a statement with PEOPLE, “Jansen's heart could be seen in his eyes, and his charm in his brilliant, engaging smile; his soul in his masterful and revealing paintings, and the joy of life in his dry wit. His charisma, warmth, compassion for others, and his creative spirit will live forever in our hearts and in the hearts of all whom he encountered."
The statement concluded, "We sincerely appreciate the outpouring of love and support towards our family as we navigate this unthinkable loss, and ask that we be gifted our privacy during this time of mourning. We love you so much Jansen and you will be in our hearts forever."
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