Disney alum Christy Carlson Romano rips Hollywood for failing child stars after Hayden Panettiere’s death

Christy Carlson Romano, an actress and former Disney Channel star, wrote an opinion piece comparing early fame to chronic traumatic encephalopathy and calling for stronger legal protections for child actors. Romano's statement followed the death of actress Hayden Panettiere in February 2023. In her op-ed, Romano advocated for industry-wide safeguards for young performers, though specific policy proposals were not detailed in available reporting.

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