Who is Brian Hickerson, the late Hayden Panettiere’s ex-boyfriend?
The Heroes actress passed away unexpectedly at age 36; her on-again, off-again boyfriend was reportedly seen with her the day before her death
Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in shows like Heroes and Nashville, passed away on August 16. She was 36 years old.
The actress was reportedly found “unresponsive” and in cardiac arrest at a residence in South Carolina by first responders, who arrived at the scene following a 911 call from the home. She was pronounced dead after failed resuscitation attempts.
The coroner’s office said that an autopsy revealed “no signs of trauma were discovered that would have contributed to the death”, per ABC News, and the official cause of death is “pending further investigation”.
The actress, who grew up in the limelight as a child star, had spoken candidly about her struggle with mental health and substance abuse in the past. She is survived by her daughter, Kaya Klitschko, whom she welcomed with ex-partner Wladimir Klitschko in 2014, and her parents, Lesley Vogel and Alan “Skip” Lee Panettiere. Hayden’s younger brother, Jansen, died in 2023 of an enlarged heart.
As Panettiere’s family grieves their loss, her on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson is making headlines after it emerged that a judge denied his request to reduce his past felony charges only days before the actress died. Hickerson had previously been arrested for domestic violence incidents involving Panettiere.
Here’s everything you need to know about the late actress’ ex-boyfriend, Brian Hickerson.
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