Hayden Panettiere Obituary, GREENVILLE, S.C. — Hayden Panettiere, the 36-year-old actress known for her work in television and film, has died after she was reportedly identified unresponsive at a South Carolina apartment on Aug. 16. Her official cause and manner of loss remain pending, while authorities go on to examine the circumstances surrounding her final hours.
According to the information provided, Panettiere was staying at an Airbnb at Judson Mill Lofts in the Greenville area after reportedly traveling from Los Angeles to South Carolina with her former boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, the day before her death. Hickerson was reportedly at the residence when Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Police information cited in the reports states that Hickerson and his brother, Zachary Hickerson, called 911 after Panettiere could not be awakened. Zachary reportedly discovered her unresponsive in a living-room chair at approximately 1:30 p.m. Sunday, while Brian was reportedly asleep in a bedroom. First responders attempted to revive Panettiere for nearly an hour before she was pronounced dead.
The reports state that emergency dispatch communications referenced a suspected overdose, and Narcan was reportedly found on a mattress inside the residence. Brian Hickerson also reportedly gave responding officers with a bag containing medication Panettiere had allegedly been taking. However, authorities have not confirmed an overdose as the cause of death, and the coroner has reportedly indicated that the official cause remains pending.
Police reportedly spoke with both men and executed a search warrant at the home as part of the probe. The preliminary probe has reportedly determined no evidence of trauma, foul play or suspicious circumstances. Agencies have not publicly attributed responsibility for Panettiere’s death to either Hickerson or his brother.
Panettiere and Brian Hickerson had a long and troubled on-again, off-again relationship. Hickerson previously faced domestic violence charges involving Panettiere and ultimately pleaded no contest in 2021 to two felony counts of injuring a spouse or girlfriend, for which he served jail time. Panettiere had also previously spoken publicly about abuse she experienced during the relationship.
The circumstances have drawn additional attention because reports indicate that a judge denied Hickerson’s attempt to have his criminal record related to the domestic violence charges expunged only days before Panettiere’s loss. Reports have also described a previous romantic connection between Panettiere and Zachary Hickerson in 2019, during a period when Brian was facing domestic violence charges involving the actress. Those details, that said, do not establish any connection between either man and Panettiere’s death.
As the investigation continues, Panettiere’s official cause and manner of passing remain pending. Law enforcement have said there is currently no evidence of foul play, and further information is expected as the coroner’s examination and police inquiry proceed. Panettiere’s death at 36 marks the loss of an actress whose career and public life left a lasting impression on audiences, and condolences remain with those who knew and loved her.
Originally published at Obituary News Trendy.
