Hayden Panettiere Found Unresponsive at South Carolina Apartment; Cause of Death Under Investigation
Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, and his brother were present at her South Carolina apartment when she was found unresponsive by paramedics. Despite lifesaving efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death is under investigation,…
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 18, 2026 —
Actress Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive on Sunday at her apartment in South Carolina. Paramedics were present and attempted lifesaving measures, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of her death is currently under investigation.
According to the police report, Brian Hickerson, Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend, and his brother were at the apartment when paramedics responded. The report also stated that there were no immediate signs of foul play or trauma observed at the location.
Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding Panettiere’s death have not yet been released as the investigation is ongoing.
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