Death of Hayden Panettiere

Bill Bodner, former special agent in charge of the DEA's Los Angeles Field Division, said the drug cocktail of an opiate, a muscle relaxer, and an anti-anxiety medication has the street name 'the Holy Trinity.'

The Greenville Police Department said there were no signs of foul play during the initial response and investigation, and the investigation remained active.

Panettiere earned two Golden Globe nominations for portraying a country musician in the television series 'Nashville.'

Panettiere's brother Jansen died aged 28 from a heart condition.

Panettiere was found unresponsive at a South Carolina residence.

Brian Hickerson had admitted to abusing Panettiere.

An autopsy performed August 17 revealed no signs of trauma that would have contributed to Panettiere's death.

Panettiere's representative, Kasey Kitchen, said recent reports attributed to unnamed sources are unverified hearsay.

Brian Hickerson lives in California and Zach Hickerson lives in Georgia.

The Ellis Hinton law firm stated on August 20, 2026, that they are representing Brian Hickerson.

Zachary Hickerson was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct at the Wild Wing Cafe on Woodruff Road on Saturday night.

Police arrived at the scene at 1:58 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, and left at 7:30 p.m.

Zach Hickerson said in an interview with TMZ that Brian Hickerson administered Narcan while Zach called 911 after finding Panettiere unconscious.

Brian Hickerson was briefly detained by police after an alleged altercation at a South Carolina restaurant.

The incident occurred at Wild Wing Café on Sept. 12.

First responders attempted to resuscitate Hayden Panettiere but she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Sources told ABC News that the investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death is a cross-country investigation in both Los Angeles and South Carolina.

Sources say the investigation is focusing on what drugs may have played a role in her death and where the drugs came from.

In a video, Brian Hickerson told Zachary that the Greenville Police Department leaked information about Panettiere's death.

Hickerson gave authorities a bag containing medication Panettiere had been taking.

Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach called 911 after finding Panettiere unresponsive.

No other arrests were made in the incident.

Brian and Zach Hickerson were two of the people detained.

Zach Hickerson was given a recognizance bond of $257.50.

The Barney's Beanery arrest was Brian Hickerson's first of two arrests in Los Angeles that month.

Brian Hickerson was with Hayden Panettiere on August 16 when she was found unresponsive.

Brian Hickerson forcefully spat after being handcuffed, though it is unclear whether he intended to spit at anyone.

Authorities referred to an 'overdose' and 'cardiac arrest' in previously released dispatch audio regarding Panettiere's death.

The investigation into Panettiere's death has not turned up signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.

Bryan Fuller was a writer and producer on 'Heroes' and shared photos of the gathering.

Jack Coleman played Hayden Panettiere's father in the NBC drama Heroes.

Jimmy Jean-Louis said that a Heroes reunion to celebrate the life of Hayden was deeply emotional in a post on X.

Jimmy Jean-Louis played The Haitian in Heroes.

Ashley Hickerson said Brian Hickerson sought treatment and acknowledged his issues.

Brian Hickerson pawned some of Hayden Panettiere's belongings before she died, including a vintage guitar.

Brian Hickerson filed for bankruptcy in 2022.

Hayden Panettiere was 36 years old at the time of her death.

Esten told the crowd that he and Panettiere shared their first scene together in the Opry building, just down the hall from where he stood.

Hayden Panettiere died on Aug. 16, 2026.

Brian Hickerson's attorney Sloan Ellis said they would not comment beyond a previous statement.

Lesley Panettiere told The New York Times that Brian Hickerson pawned some of Hayden's belongings prior to her death.

A source told Page Six that Hayden's friends felt Brian had isolated her from them over the years.

The police report stated Hickerson did not become emotional until Panettiere was declared deceased.

Hickerson's brother confirmed to police that Brian was in a relationship with Panettiere at the time of her death.

Preliminary autopsy results found no signs of trauma that contributed to Panettiere's death.

Lesley Vogel is Hayden Panettiere's mother.

Gayle King criticized Vogel on CBS Mornings for focusing too much on her daughter's struggles amid her death.

Hayden Panettiere died at age 36.

Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson were with Panettiere at the time of her death.

Daveigh Chase died in June 2026 at age 35 from acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Hayden Panettiere died at age 36 on August 16, 2026, in Greenville, South Carolina.

Anna Paquin said it is not a coincidence that many former child stars, specifically pre-sexualized female ones, have profoundly sad lives and untimely ends.

Rose McGowan called for an end to child stardom after Hayden Panettiere's death.

Panettiere was pronounced dead by first responders after they administered advanced cardiac life support.

The Drug Enforcement Administration is assisting with the investigation into Panettiere's death.

Lesley Vogel told ABC News she wants Hayden to be remembered as a talented, beautiful, outgoing, and intelligent woman.

Panettiere's official cause and manner of death remain pending further investigation and additional studies.

Rose McGowan wrote that people should not put kids in show business.

Hayden Panettiere starred as Kirby Reed in Scream 4 (2011) and Scream VI (2023).

Police in Greenville, South Carolina initially announced that no foul play was suspected in Panettiere's death.

An autopsy found no signs of trauma that contributed to Panettiere's death.

Panettiere starred as Sarah Pangborn and served as an executive producer on "Sleepwalker."

Justin Chatwin co-starred alongside Panettiere in the psychological thriller "Sleepwalker," which was released in January.

Brian Hickerson was present when Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.

Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive inside a South Carolina apartment on Aug. 16.

NBC News reviewed extensive public records detailing Brian Hickerson's financial and legal troubles.

Brian Hickerson had dated Hayden Panettiere on and off since 2018 and previously pleaded no contest to two felony charges concerning an assault against her.

Zach Hickerson, the brother of Hayden Panettiere's boyfriend, stated that Brian Hickerson administered Narcan to Panettiere after finding her unconscious at a townhouse in South Carolina.

Zach Hickerson stated that he and Brian Hickerson jointly performed CPR while on speaker with 911 until emergency responders arrived.

An autopsy performed on Panettiere showed no signs of trauma.

Panettiere published her memoir titled This Is Me: A Reckoning in May 2026.

A police incident report stated that Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson called 911 when Panettiere was dying.

The memoir was released in May 2026.

Panettiere wrote about her decade-long partnership with Neutrogena in her memoir "This Is Me: A Reckoning."

Hayden Panettiere died on Sunday at age 36.

Brian Hickerson pleaded no contest to two felony counts of injuring a spouse or girlfriend in April 2021.

Zach Hickerson, Brian Hickerson's brother, was also present when Hayden Panettiere died.

Hayden Panettiere and Wladimir Klitschko share a daughter named Kaya.

Hickerson allegedly wrote in a text to Panettiere, "After Wyoming and LA disappears so do the videos."

Panettiere was found unresponsive by Brian Hickerson's brother, Zach Hickerson, in a Greenville, South Carolina luxury apartment building on Sunday.

Hickerson and Panettiere began dating in 2018.

The couple broke up briefly in 2022 and rekindled their romance the following year

Hickerson gave officers a bag of medication that Panettiere had allegedly been taking

According to the police report, Brian Hickerson was among those at the South Carolina apartment when Panettiere was found unresponsive

Brian Hickerson was initially charged with seven felony counts including assault, misdemeanor battery, injuring a girlfriend, and dissuading a witness from prosecuting a crime.

The Greenville County Coroner's Office said the cause and manner of Panettiere's death remain pending further investigation.

Brian Hickerson twice attempted to have a judge reduce his felony convictions to misdemeanors; the first attempt failed last year and the second was denied the week before this article.

Authorities executed a search warrant at the Greenville apartment where Panettiere was found.

Panettiere is survived by her daughter Kaya, whom she shared with ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko.

Panettiere's official cause and manner of death remain pending further investigation.

Panettiere met Klitschko, 13 years her senior, at a party in Los Angeles when she was 19

Co-star Justin Chatwin said Panettiere was "struggling" on the set of Sleepwalker in early 2025

After their daughter's birth, Panettiere experienced postpartum depression and was drinking heavily

Hayden Panettiere died on Sunday in Greenville, South Carolina, at age 36

Panettiere, Trachtenberg and Chase all died in their 30s between February and August 2026

PenaVega said she was grieving, holding the families in her prayers, and told followers to "Hug your people close today"

Fans posted tributes to the two actresses on TikTok, including one who wrote 'Can't believe both of our ice princesses are gone'

Ice Princess followed Casey, a high school student who gives up her path to Harvard to pursue figure skating, with Panettiere playing her rival-turned-ally

Michelle Trachtenberg died last year at age 39

In 2024, Panettiere described pain and grief after her younger brother died unexpectedly

Ukraine's first McDonald's opened in 1997

Panettiere disclosed in 2025 that she had struggled with postpartum depression and addiction, which she said led her to give up custody of her only child

The Greenville County, South Carolina, coroner's office said authorities found Panettiere unresponsive and in cardiac arrest

According to the coroner's statement, emergency medical services administered advanced cardiac life support measures but resuscitation was unsuccessful, and Panettiere was pronounced dead shortly after 2:30 p.m. Sunday

Panettiere's father, Skip Panettiere, announced her death in a statement late Sunday