Hayden Panettiere’s Partner Present at Scene of Actress’s Death

Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off partner Brian Hickerson and his sibling Zach Hickerson were present at the South Carolina apartment where the actress passed away, as per a police report disclosed on Tuesday. A Greenville police officer arrived at the residence on Sunday afternoon and encountered the brothers, witnessing paramedics administering CPR to an unresponsive woman. The report mentioned that there were no apparent physical reasons for her unresponsiveness. Despite efforts to revive her, Panettiere was pronounced dead at 2:31 p.m. No definitive cause of death has been ascertained, and investigations are ongoing. An autopsy revealed no signs of injury, and authorities have not found any indications of foul play. Panettiere, aged 36, had a tumultuous relationship with Brian Hickerson, who faced allegations of physical abuse towards the actress. In 2020, he faced multiple felony abuse charges, eventually pleading no contest to two counts of harming a spouse or partner, serving a brief jail sentence. Subsequently, he was placed on four years of probation, required to attend anger management and Alcoholics Anonymous sessions. Hickerson recently sought to downgrade his conviction to misdemeanors, but his plea was rejected by a Los Angeles judge. The police report, heavily redacted, indicated that Zach Hickerson identified the unresponsive woman as his brother’s girlfriend. The officer noted Zach’s emotional state during the emergency, with Brian showing distress only after her official declaration of death. Following Panettiere’s death, the brothers were escorted out of the apartment. Details of the conversation with Brian were redacted. Additionally, a list of Panettiere’s medications was also redacted. Panettiere’s former fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko, expressed his sorrow over her untimely passing. Klitschko, who shares a daughter with Panettiere, emphasized her significance in his life despite their separation. The couple welcomed their daughter in 2014, and after their split in 2018, Klitschko gained full custody due to Panettiere’s struggles with addiction and postpartum depression. Panettiere’s candid revelations about her personal challenges, including early fame, addiction, and postpartum depression, were detailed in her memoir “This Is Me: A Reckoning.” She clarified misconceptions about her custody arrangement for her daughter, emphasizing her continued involvement in the child’s life. Tributes continue to pour in for Panettiere, with co-stars and industry figures expressing their grief and admiration for the late actress’s talent and spirit. The entertainment industry mourns the loss of Panettiere, recognizing her remarkable contributions to television and film before her untimely demise.