Gayle King Reflects on Hayden Panettiere's Final Interview

Gayle King expressed her concerns about Hayden Panettiere's well-being following an off-camera conversation with the actress months before her death. King opened a segment on CBS Mornings with a tribute to Panettiere, who was found dead at the age of 36 in South Carolina on August 16. In a May interview, Panettiere discussed her memoir and her experiences with mental health and motherhood. King noted that while Panettiere claimed to be in a good place, she appeared to be struggling. King highlighted Panettiere's love for her daughter and the difficult decision she made to relinquish custody in 2018 due to her battles with postpartum depression and substance abuse. The cause of Panettiere's death has not been officially determined, but initial reports indicate no signs of foul play. Emergency services were called to the scene where Panettiere was found unresponsive, and she was pronounced dead shortly after. Her father confirmed the news, describing her as a light and a force of nature.