Hayden Panettiere's Ex-BF Breaks Silence Amid Death Investigation
Hayden Panettiere's Ex-BF Breaks Silence Amid Death Investigation
Brian Hickerson issues first statement following Hayden Panettiere's sudden death. Police confirm no foul play, but investigation continues into the 36-year-old actress's passing.
Hayden Panettiere's ex-boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, has released his first official statement following the untimely death of the 36-year-old actress. Panettiere passed away earlier this week, and her death is currently under investigation by authorities. Hickerson's attorney emphasized the importance of allowing the investigation to proceed without interruption.
The statement, provided to Rolling Stone, highlighted that public reports confirm police found no signs of foul play in Panettiere's death. Out of respect for her loved ones and the ongoing inquiry, Hickerson's legal team stated there would be no further comments at this time. This marks the first public comment from Hickerson, with whom Panettiere had an on-again, off-again relationship.
Emergency responders in Greenville, South Carolina, received a 911 call on Sunday reporting an unresponsive female. Dispatch audio, obtained by People, indicated discussions around an "overdose" and "cardiac arrest" at the time of Panettiere's passing. An initial autopsy report further supported the absence of trauma that would have caused her death.
The Greenville City Police Department has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the actress's death. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is assisting local police in this ongoing effort, as reported by The New York Times. While details remain scarce due to the active investigation, the involvement of the DEA suggests a potential focus on drug-related aspects.
Panettiere and Hickerson's relationship was notably turbulent. The actress sought a restraining order against him in 2020 after they first met in 2018. In her recently published memoir, "This Is Me: A Reckoning," Panettiere detailed instances of alleged physical violence from Hickerson, claiming he beat her to the extent she was unable to leave her home for weeks. According to a police report obtained by NBC News, Hickerson and his brother Zach were reportedly present at the Greenville residence when Panettiere died.
As the investigation continues, the focus remains on uncovering the full details surrounding the tragic loss of Hayden Panettiere.
