It's with a heavy heart that we report the passing of Jansen Panettiere, a beloved actor known for his appearances in popular TV shows and movies.
Jansen, who was just 28 years old, passed away on Sunday in New York City. His sister Hayden's representative, Kasey Kitchen, confirmed the news to CNN.
Jansen is most famously remembered for his outstanding work in "The Walking Dead," where he played the character of Casper in Season 9's "The Calm Before."
Valhalla Entertainment, the producers of the show, paid tribute to Jansen on Twitter, saying, "He will be deeply missed.
Apart from "The Walking Dead," Jansen's credits include a variety of other TV shows and movies, such as "The Last Day of Summer," "Even Stevens," "The X's,"
Jansen's sudden and tragic passing has left the entertainment industry and his fans in shock and mourning.