Hayden Panettiere: A life lived in full view
From Heroes and Nashville to her candid final memoir, Hayden Panettiere leaves a body of work shaped by talent, vulnerability and determination.
21°CDIECKMANN (NEE BIRKS), Elizabeth-Ann
Elizabeth passed away peacefully on 3 April 2026 (Good Friday), aged 78,
on Kangaroo Island.
Beloved mother of Rebecka, Matthew, Rachel, Amelia, and Martin, and mother-in-law to Kim, Brad, Craig, and Amber.
Cherished “Bissey” to Rory, Ollie, Jacob, Izzy, Jasper, Thomas, Archie, Noah, Joshy, Heath, Tali (dec), and Eden.
Surrogate family to
Trish and Gem.
Elizabeth was pre-deceased by her husband John,
her parents Faye and Eric, and her siblings Robert and Barbara.
She is survived by her sister Erica and extended family.
The family sincerely thank the carers, nurses and doctors who supported and cared for Elizabeth during her illness and her final days.
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