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Hayden Panettiere's Mom Slams Brian Hickerson
Lesley Vogel said young performers face intense pressure and called Brian Hickerson a troubling presence in her daughter’s life.
On Tuesday, Lesley Vogel, mother of actress Hayden Panettiere, broke her silence regarding her 36-year-old daughter's unexpected death, telling NBC News the entertainment industry is a "very challenging industry" for young people.
Authorities in Greenville, South Carolina, responded on Monday, August 17, to reports of an "unresponsive female" at a residence, where first responders used "advanced cardiac life support" including CPR and breathing tubes.
Vogel criticized Brian Hickerson, her daughter's on-and-off boyfriend who was present at the scene; police reports stated Hickerson and his brother were escorted out after EMS declared Hayden deceased on Sunday.
The Greenville Police Department and Greenville County Coroner are investigating the death, with authorities noting no preliminary signs of foul play after an acquaintance placed the initial 911 call.
Hayden is survived by her 11-year-old daughter, Kaya, who lives in Ukraine, while Vogel expressed solace believing her daughter has reunited with her late brother, Jansen Panettiere.