The death of actress Hayden Panettiere has sparked a renewed call for better protections for child actors in the entertainment industry. Celebrities like Rose McGowan, Anna Paquin, and Melissa Gilbert have voiced their concerns over the treatment of child stars and the lack of regulations to safeguard them. The tragic loss of Panettiere, along with other former child actors, has highlighted the urgent need for change in how the industry treats its youngest performers.