Hayden Panettiere, the 36-year-old actor known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, was found dead in her apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday. According to a police report obtained by CBS News, Panettiere's boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother were present at the scene when emergency responders arrived.
Key Takeaways
Hayden Panettiere was found dead in her Greenville apartment on Sunday at age 36. Emergency responders performed CPR but were unable to revive her. An autopsy revealed no signs of trauma, but the cause of death remains pending further investigation.
- Hayden Panettiere's boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother were present when emergency responders arrived
- Autopsy completed Monday showed no signs of trauma; cause of death still under investigation
- DEA joined the investigation into her suspected overdose death
- First responders found Narcan in the apartment, suggesting a possible opioid overdose
- Police confirmed no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 9 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cause Of Death | 1 Difference | Majority reports cardiac arrest suspected; CBS News says cause remains pending | ▼ |
| Autopsy Results | Broad Agreement | Autopsy showed no signs of trauma; cause pending | |
| Presence At Scene | Broad Agreement | Brian Hickerson and his brother were present |
Cause Of Death
▼Majority reports cardiac arrest suspected; CBS News says cause remains pending
Autopsy Results
Broad AgreementAutopsy showed no signs of trauma; cause pending
Presence At Scene
Broad AgreementBrian Hickerson and his brother were present
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The police report indicates that firefighters and EMS performed CPR on Panettiere for an extended period before declaring her dead at 2:31 p.m. The report notes that there were no obvious physical reasons for her unresponsiveness. An autopsy completed Monday revealed no signs of trauma, but the cause and manner of death remain pending further investigation.
Panettiere's mother, Lesley Vogel, broke her silence on her daughter's death in an interview with NBC News. Vogel expressed concern about the timing of the 911 call and stated that she had limited contact with Panettiere in recent months. According to The Daily Mail, a dispatcher described the incident as a 'cardiac arrest' and mentioned a suspected overdose.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has reportedly joined the investigation into Panettiere's death, which is suspected to be an overdose. First responders located Narcan, a nasal spray used to reverse opioid overdoses, inside the apartment where Panettiere was found dead. The DEA declined to comment when contacted by The Daily Mail.
Brian Hickerson, Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend since 2018, released a statement through his lawyer Thursday, cautioning to let the investigation into her death play out. 'Hayden's death remains under investigation, and it is important to allow that investigation to proceed,' Hickerson’s lawyer said in a statement.
Panettiere's ex-fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko, shared his grief on social media, describing her death as a profound shock. He promised to protect their daughter Kaya's memories of her mother and extended condolences to Panettiere's family and fans. The Greenville Police Department stated that the preliminary investigation did not indicate any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.
Hilary Duff shared heartfelt condolences on Instagram, recalling fond memories with Panettiere from their early careers together. She described her as hardworking and effervescent, remembering late-night conversations about navigating fame at a young age. According to The New York Times, an anonymous source familiar with the investigation suggested that Panettiere's cardiac arrest may have been caused by an apparent overdose.
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