Hayden Panettiere, voice of Kairi, passed away at age of 36

Hayden Panettiere, the original voice of Kairi in Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts II and Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep and Xion in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance has passed away at the age of 36.

Nothing is known about her cause of death. Skip Panettiere, the father of Hayden has asked for privacy.

"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her -- and to the millions who watched her onscreen."