*** Updated February 28th, 2023: “Jansen’s heart was in his eyes and his charm in his bright, engaging smile; his soul in his masterful and insightful paintings and the joie de vivre in his dry wit”, according to “ABC News” in a statement by mother Lesley Vogel, father Alan Lee “Skip” Panettiere and his sister Hayden.
The family also stated that Jansen died of an “enlarged heart”. “While offering little consolation, the coroner reported that Jansen’s sudden death was due to cardiomegaly (enlarged heart) associated with aortic valve complications.” ***