Details Emerge Surrounding Hayden Panettiere's Death

Zach Hickerson, the brother of Hayden Panettiere's boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, shared details regarding the events leading to the actress's death. On the day of her death, Zach was returning home from a church service when he found Panettiere unconscious at the Airbnb in Greenville, South Carolina, where they were staying. He called 911 while Brian administered Narcan, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses. They performed CPR until emergency services arrived. Zach described Panettiere as one of his closest friends and expressed his heartbreak over her passing. He also mentioned that he wants to stop the speculation surrounding her death. According to a police report, responding officer Matthew Bryan noted Zach's distress during the incident, while Brian appeared less upset until Panettiere was declared dead. Panettiere had a complicated relationship with Brian, which she detailed in her memoir, citing instances of physical and emotional abuse. An attorney for Brian stated that Panettiere's death is under investigation, with no signs of foul play reported. The Drug Enforcement Administration is assisting local authorities in the investigation.