Zach Hickerson
ON THE RECORD · 26 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“Oh, God, oh, my God — you do like CPR or something?”
Zach Hickerson · said 2026-08-16 · reported 2026-10-15
Zach Hickerson asked the 911 dispatcher how to perform CPR after finding Hayden Panettiere unconscious.
“When we went in and tried to wake Hayden up, we realized she was unconscious,”
Zach Hickerson · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-15
Zach said in a statement to TMZ shortly after Panettiere's death that he and Brian tried to wake her before calling 911.
“I immediately called 911, and Brian gave her Narcan. We then jointly performed CPR while 911 was on speaker until fire and EMS arrived.”
Zach Hickerson · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-15
Zach said in a statement to TMZ that he called 911 and he and Brian performed CPR until first responders arrived.
“No, I don’t think so,”
Zach Hickerson · said 2026-08-16 · reported 2026-10-15
Zach replied to the dispatcher's question about whether Panettiere was breathing.
“He woke up, and his girl ... she’s unconscious,”
Zach Hickerson · said 2026-08-16 · reported 2026-10-15
Zach described to the 911 operator what he found upon returning from church to the apartment.
“When I left church I called and texted both of them. When I didn’t reach Brian or Hayden, I just assumed maybe they fell back asleep so I drove over and went to the Airbnb,”
Zach Hickerson · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-09-14
In an interview with TMZ published Aug. 21, Zach Hickerson described the events leading to finding Panettiere unconscious.
“This is the problem with y'all putting stuff on the internet. People fill in their own holes, and they want to attack people for no reason.”
Zach Hickerson · said 2026-09-13 · reported 2026-09-14
Zach Hickerson spoke to paparazzi outside the Greenville jail after his release, as captured in video shared by TMZ.
“At that point we watched as they tried every measure possible to save her life.”
Zach Hickerson · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-09-14
Zach Hickerson described watching first responders attempt to save Panettiere's life.
“I knocked loudly which apparently woke Brian up from a nap they were both taking on the pull out couch bed in the living room. When we went in and tried to wake Hayden up for lunch, we realized she was unconscious.”
Zach Hickerson · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-09-14
Zach Hickerson described arriving at the Airbnb and discovering Panettiere unconscious on a pull-out couch.
“jointly performed CPR while 911 was on speaker until Fire and EMS arrived,”
Zach Hickerson · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-09-14
Zach Hickerson said the brothers performed CPR on Panettiere while waiting for emergency responders.
“It's just super frustrating all that we've been through and all the rumors that get started and then people believe them, and then they attack as a result of the rumors.”
Zach Hickerson · said 2026-09-13 · reported 2026-09-14
Zach Hickerson expressed frustration about rumors following his release from jail.
“I immediately called 911 and Brian gave her Narcan,”
Zach Hickerson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Zach Hickerson detailed calling 911 while his brother administered Narcan to Panettiere.
“mourn without additional noise, chaos, and misinformation being created and propagated by the media as well as the public.”
Zach Hickerson · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-21
Zach Hickerson explained why he contacted TMZ regarding Hayden Panettiere's death.
“When I didn’t reach Brian or Hayden, I just assumed maybe they fell back asleep, so I drove over and went to the Airbnb. When I got there, I knew the code to the building but not the door code to the AirBnb.”
Zach Hickerson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Zach Hickerson explained why he drove to the Airbnb after failing to reach his brother and Panettiere.
“On Sunday morning, I woke up at my Airbnb, got dressed and went to Church. I exchanged messages that morning with Brian on my way,”
Zach Hickerson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Zach Hickerson detailed his movements on the morning Hayden Panettiere was found unconscious.
“There are a lot of assumptions, speculations and accusations currently swirling,”
Zach Hickerson · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-21
Zach Hickerson addressed rumors and speculation surrounding Hayden Panettiere's death.
“The truth will come out as the authorities complete and release additional details from the investigation. And that is important because the people who loved and adored Hayden deserve the truth.”
Zach Hickerson · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-21
Zach Hickerson stated that the official investigation would reveal the truth about Hayden Panettiere's death.
“I am beyond heartbroken and devastated by this tragic and traumatic loss,”
Zach Hickerson · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-21
Zach Hickerson expressed his grief over Hayden Panettiere's death.
“We then jointly performed CPR while 911 was on speaker until Fire and EMS arrived. At that point, we watched as they tried every measure possible to save her life. I am beyond heartbroken and devastated by this tragic and traumatic loss. Hayden was one of my dearest and closest friends that I loved and cared about for the last 8 years.”
Zach Hickerson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Zach Hickerson described performing CPR and expressed grief over Panettiere's death.
“We planned on us all getting lunch and playing indoor golf after the service.”
Zach Hickerson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Zach Hickerson explained his plans for the day before Panettiere was discovered unresponsive.
“Out of respect for her loved ones, the speculation and sensationalism of her death needs to end until the facts can be released from the investigation.”
Zach Hickerson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Zach Hickerson called for an end to speculation surrounding Panettiere's death.
“When we went in and tried to wake Hayden up for lunch, we realized she was unconscious.”
Zach Hickerson · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-21
Zach Hickerson described the moment they found Panettiere unconscious in the living room.
“Hayden was one of my dearest and closest friends that I loved and cared about for the last 8 years.”
Zach Hickerson · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-21
Zach Hickerson reflected on his long friendship with Hayden Panettiere.
“I knocked loudly, which apparently woke Brian up from a nap they were both taking on the pullout couch bed in the living room,”
Zach Hickerson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Zach Hickerson recounted arriving at the Airbnb and waking his brother.
“I immediately called 911 and Brian gave her Narcan. We then jointly performed CPR while 911 was on speaker until Fire and EMS arrived. At that point we watched as they tried every measure possible to save her life.”
Zach Hickerson · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-21
Zach Hickerson detailed the emergency response and resuscitation efforts after finding Hayden Panettiere unconscious.
“When I left church, I called and texted both of them,”
Zach Hickerson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Zach Hickerson described attempting to contact his brother and Panettiere after leaving church.