Hayden Panettiere death: Abusive ex Brian Hickerson’s presence at scene fuels suspicion, mother breaks silence

Authorities confirmed that Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive at a Greenville, South Carolina apartment complex on Sunday afternoon. Emergency responders attempted life-saving measures, but she was pronounced dead at 2:32 pm. At the scene were her abusive partner Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach, two figures now at the center of intense public scrutiny.
2026-08-19 02:34:34