Hayden Panettiere’s Final Instagram Post Reflected on 'Good Times' With Close Friend Before Her Death, Family Shares Statement

Hayden Panettiere's last Instagram post has taken on new weight.

Just weeks before her untimely death, the actress reflected on the "good times" she was having with friends.

"Good times and good friends @randallslavin ✨," the Nashville alum captioned the black-and-white photo of herself with photographer and director Randall Slavin.

In the snap, posted on July 27, Panettiere winked at the camera while Slavin, 56, wrapped his arm around her.

Since news of her passing broke, tributes quickly began to pour in via the comments section.

Slavin posted the image to his Instagram Story, writing simply, "Peace be with you, H."

Actress Selma Blair also left a comment, "I love you. Don’t be gone. Don’t be gone . Please. Please. I love you, whale tail my friend."

Many others told Panettiere to "rest in peace" as they expressed their disbelief over the horrible news.

On Sunday, August 16, TMZ confirmed Panettiere had died at 36 years old.

The outlet reported that she passed away earlier on Sunday, and her on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson flew from Los Angeles to the "south" in wake of the news.

Her representative told ABC News in a statement, "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."

It was originally reported that the actress was found "unresponsive" by authorities who responded to the scene after a 911 call from an acquaintance.

At the time, a preliminary investigation had led police to believe that there were "no signs of foul play," according to Daily Mail.

It was later revealed that Panettiere was found dead by her friend after an "overdose" in her South Carolina home, according to 911 dispatch audio.

The late Heroes star was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m. — less than one hour after her friend called 911 and reported an "unidentified female" in "cardiac arrest."

According to Page Six, "CPR [was] in progress" within minutes. Despite emergency responders' attempts to resuscitate Panettiere inside her apartment complex with "advanced cardiac life support" and chest compressions, the actress could not be saved.

Panettiere is survived by her 11-year-old daughter, Kaya, and her parents, Alan "Skip" Panettiere and Lesley Vogel.