The Panettiere family is opening up about the loss of their beloved son and brother, Jansen Panettiere, days after his shocking death.
On Monday in a statement to ABC News, the family revealed the 28-year-old actor died from an enlarged heart, sharing: Cardiomegaly is usually a sign of another condition, such as a heart valve problem or heart disease.
It might also signal a prior heart attack. So, so sad. Related: Miles Teller’s LA Home Ransacked & Robbed In Unsolved Invasion The statement, shared on behalf of his parents Lesley Vogel and Skip Panettiere as well as his sister Hayden Panettiere, went on to remember the artist for his personality and talent, mourning: They continued: As we reported, the Even Stevens alum was found unresponsive “sitting upright in a chair” on February 19 after he was a no-show at a business meeting and his friends rushed to his New York residence.
One friend called 911 and performed CPR on the scene. Tragically, the performer was pronounced dead when EMTs arrived. At the time, authorities said no foul play was suspected.
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