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Hayden Panettiere’s Boyfriend Hires Lawyers After Her Death in South Carolina
Brian Hickerson's attorney addressed the ongoing investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death, as the DEA joins local authorities probing a potential overdose.
- On Thursday, attorney Sloan Ellis stated on behalf of Brian Hickerson that "Hayden's death remains under investigation and it is important to allow that investigation to proceed," four days after actress Hayden Panettiere died at age 36.
- Panettiere and Brian Hickerson maintained a tumultuous on-again, off-again relationship since 2018, marked by multiple arrests for domestic violence and Hickerson's 33-day prison sentence following a 2020 conviction.
- Local authorities responded on Aug 16 to an "unresponsive female" in Greenville, South Carolina, after brothers Brian and Zach Hickerson called 911; Brian later provided responders with a "bag of medication" Panettiere was allegedly taking.
- The Drug Enforcement Administration joined the multi-agency investigation on Aug 19, while dispatch audio mentioned "overdose" and "cardiac arrest," though authorities confirmed no signs of foul play were discovered.
- Panettiere, 36, is survived by her 11-year-old daughter Kaya; attorney Ellis stated "out of respect for Hayden's loved ones and the ongoing investigation, there will be no further comment at this time.
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Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson breaks silence after star's death
Hayden Panettiere's ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson breaks his silence through his lawyer after her death in Greenville, South Carolina, citing an ongoing police investigation.
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Brian Hickerson's attorney issues statement after Hayden Panettiere's death
An investigation into the late actress's death is ongoing.
·New York, United States
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For the first time Brian Hickerson (37) spoke – but not personally. He had his statement published about his lawyer.
·Berlin, Germany
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