Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson was there when she died
New details have emerged regarding the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, noting that her boyfriend Brian Hickerson was present at the scene. Authorities found medication and Narcan at the apartment, though the exact cause of death remains under investigation.
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The sudden death of a public figure often draws significant media attention and public interest regarding mental health and substance use.
- 11.36pm . First published at 8.21pm
Share article Hayden Panettiere ’s on-and-off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach Hickerson, were at the scene of her death on Sunday afternoon (Monday AEST).
New details have been released about the Heroes star’s sudden death, with authorities revealing Zach was “very emotional” as paramedics worked on her.
Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson was with her whe she died. Getty
A heavily redacted report from the Greenville Police Department, obtained by Page Six , said Zach referred to Panettiere as his “brother’s girlfriend” at the scene.
According to responding officer Matthew Bryan, Brian “did not become emotional” until Panettiere was officially declared dead.
Brian also handed over a “bag of medication” the actress had in her possession at the time of her death.
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