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Brian Hickerson, the ex-boyfriend of actress Hayden Panettiere, has issued his first public statement following her death earlier this week at age 36. Through his attorney, Hickerson emphasized the importance of allowing the ongoing investigation into Panettiere’s death to proceed without interference or premature conclusions.
Panettiere died Sunday after emergency services responded to an unresponsive person call at a Greenville, South Carolina residence. Initial reports indicated possible overdose and cardiac arrest, though an autopsy found no signs of trauma. The Greenville City Police Department launched an investigation with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration.
The statement also noted that authorities confirmed no evidence of foul play at the scene. Hickerson and his brother were reportedly present at the residence when Panettiere died, according to police records. The actress had detailed a physically abusive relationship with Hickerson in her recent memoir and had previously sought a restraining order against him in 2020.
Hickerson’s legal team indicated there would be no further comments at this time, citing respect for Panettiere’s family and the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
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Originally reported by Rollingstone →
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