Gayle King Reacts to Hayden Panettiere’s Mother’s Emotional Remarks After Actress’s Death

Gayle King and her colleagues on CBS Mornings addressed comments made by Lesley Vogel, the mother of actress Hayden Panettiere, following her daughter’s death.

Vogel reportedly said that Hayden had “lost her way” and expressed regret that her daughter had not “stayed true to herself.”

King reacted strongly to the remarks, saying, “Thanks, Mom, for nothing,” while describing them as particularly painful words to hear so soon after Hayden’s passing.

Co-host Vladimir Duthiers also questioned the decision to publicly discuss Hayden’s personal struggles immediately following her death. He characterized the comments as inappropriate given the circumstances.

Kelly O’Grady agreed with the sentiment, suggesting that the public might have found it easier to empathize if the focus had instead been on Hayden’s talent, accomplishments, and the positive qualities she brought to those around her.

The discussion has sparked debate about how family members and the media should talk about a person’s struggles following their death, particularly when the loss is still very recent.

Panettiere was remembered by fans for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, as well as films including Remember the Titans, Ice Princess, and Scream 4.

Source: Page Six