Wladimir Klitschko seeks temporary guardianship of daughter's estate after Hayden Panettiere's death

Wladimir Klitschko, former heavyweight boxing champion, filed an urgent petition in Los Angeles County court to become temporary guardian of his 11-year-old daughter Kaya's estate. Kaya is the sole heir of her mother, actress Hayden Panettiere, who died on August 16, 2026, from an accidental drug overdose. The petition aims to protect Kaya's inheritance from potential loss or damage, citing unauthorized access to Panettiere's home and items seized in a federal investigation. Klitschko has had full custody of Kaya since she was two. A hearing is set for October 8, 2026.