Solange Knowles has paid tribute to her Bring It On: All Or Nothing co-star Hayden Panettiere.
The American actress died aged 36 at her home in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday.
Sharing a tribute on Instagram the day after Panettiere’s death was announced, Knowles, sister of Beyonce, shared a series of photos of them together on the set of the 2006 teen comedy film.
She said: “Rest in peace Hayden. In peace, because you are so deserving of it.
“We had so many parallels in our lives, and the world watched u so courageously live in your radical truth telling your story.
“We watched your endless quest for vulnerability, and healing.”
She continued: “I salute your journey and I honour the work we created together that became something that really means something to people… reaching people we couldn’t have ever imagined at the time, as two young girls, trying to keep looking to the light.
“The light surrounds you now. Rest easy Hayden,” she added.
Knowles and Panettiere appeared in the third instalment in the Bring It On series of films that revolved around high school cheerleading, playing the characters Camille and Britney.
Other actors who appeared in the film also paid tribute to the actress.
Francia Raisa, who played Leti, posted on Instagram: “I’ve been stuck since last night. I can’t believe this. Rest well my Bring It On sis.”
Gustavo Carr, who played Panettiere’s love interest Jess in the film, shared a photo of them together at the time and wrote: “You are a light, Hayden. A muse. An artist. An old soul, wise beyond your years. The kind of person people loved to work with and felt lucky to know.
“I hope you knew you were seen and loved. So much life lived, and still far too soon. I wish there had been one more hug.
“Rest peacefully, Hayden. Sending all my love to your daughter, your family, and everyone who loved you.”
A statement from Panettiere’s representatives on Monday said the star will be remembered by her family as an “incredible light” who brought “immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her”.
Police said the actress, who had struggled with addiction and her mental health, was found unresponsive and in cardiac arrest, and there were “no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances”.
