Brian Hickerson's sister reveals why Hayden Panettiere kept going back to troubled brother
Following the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, the sister of her partner Brian Hickerson has spoken out about the couple's tumultuous relationship. She attributed the dynamic to Hickerson's charisma while acknowledging his history of substance abuse and domestic violence.
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The article provides insight into a high-profile celebrity tragedy, highlighting the complexities of domestic abuse and the public interest in the circumstances surrounding Panettiere's death.
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Add Page Six on Google Brian Hickerson’s sister, Ashley Hickerson, says her brother’s natural charm was what kept Hayden Panettiere coming back to him despite their tumultuous relationship.
The late actress met the real estate agent in 2018 and they dated on and off until her tragic death last Sunday of an apparent overdose . Brian has been arrested multiple times for domestic violence against Panettiere, and was present at the Airbnb in Greenville, South Carolina, when she died, alongside his brother, Zach Hickerson.
Ashley — who shares her dad, David, with Brian and Zach — told the Daily Mail about Brian, “If I can say one thing about Brian, it’s that he is the most charismatic person and he draws you in.”
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