Neve Campbell pays tribute to Scream 4 castmate Hayden Panettiere

Neve Campbell says Hayden Panettiere "brought a magnetic energy to set" on Scream 4.

The 52-year-old star has paid tribute to her former castmate, who tragically died on Sunday (16.08.26) aged 36, as she reflected on memories of their time together filming the fourth instalment of the iconic horror franchise.

In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, she wrote: “I found Hayden to be really kind and funny and brought a magnetic energy to set.

"She was a true talent which shows in the decades she worked in such a short life.

"Her family and loved ones are in my prayers.”

In 2011, Hayden joined the Scream franchise as horror-obsessed high schooler Kirby Reed in what ended up being the final film in the series directed by creator Wes Craven.

In the movie, Kirby's best friend Jill (Roberts) is the cousin of Neve Campbell's Sidney Prescott.

Hayden's character appeared to have been left for dead in Scream 4, but she returned - now as an FBI special agent - in Scream VI.