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Those who grew up watching Panettiere light up screens both big and small were devastated.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
So light up that candle, lock the doors and bring the tissues if you have to — just don’t be ashamed to feel all the feels, or shake your booty if the mood strikes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Her mother, Hayley Dripps, described her as "a very happy little girl... the strongest person I've ever met in my life... courageous and had a smile that would light up a room".
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Just as important as Kiffin’s ability to light up scoreboards was his knack for using any microphone within earshot to stir up attention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
His mother looked and he watched her face light up with humor.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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