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Investigation into death of actress Hayden Panettiere

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The investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, who died at age 36 on August 16, 2026, in Greenville, South Carolina, continues. While an autopsy reportedly found no signs of physical trauma or foul play, the incident remains linked to cardiac arrest and a suspected overdose. The Greenville City Police Department and the DEA are investigating. Controversy centers on Panettiere’s partner, Brian Hickerson, who was present when she was found unresponsive at an Airbnb. Zach Hickerson, Brian’s brother, stated he arrived at the residence after being unable to reach the couple, where he found Brian asleep on a sofa. Zach reported that he called 911 while Brian administered Narcan, and the two men performed CPR until emergency services arrived. However, Panettiere’s mother, Lesley Vogel, has questioned the timeline, describing Hickerson’s account as ‘full of holes.’ Vogel has characterized Hickerson as a ‘toxic individual’ and has expressed skepticism regarding how Brian could have been sleeping nearby without noticing Panettiere’s distress. She has also raised concerns regarding Hickerson’s potential mishandling of Panettiere’s personal belongings. New details indicate Panettiere had previously taken steps to distance herself from Hickerson, including instructing security to bar him from a Manhattan book signing during her memoir tour. In her memoir, ‘This Is Me: A Reckoning,’ Panettiere documented her turbulent relationship and experiences with domestic abuse involving Hickerson, who has previously pleaded no contest to felony counts of injuring a significant other. Allegations from a former neighbor, Mia Terrazas, suggest Panettiere required paramedic assistance in July 2023 and January 2024, appearing to have visible bruises. Recent reports indicate Panettiere suffered from severe, unexplained physical pain in her final months, with her mother describing sensations similar to ‘stinging’ in her legs. As the investigation progresses, federal agents recently executed a search warrant at Panettiere’s West Hollywood residence.

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