Ex-Boyfriend Speaks After Actress's Sudden Death

Brian Hickerson has publicly addressed the death of his ex-girlfriend, actress Hayden Panettiere, for the first time through a legal representative. The statement emphasized the ongoing investigation into Panettiere's passing and noted the police's preliminary findings of no foul play.

Hickerson and his brother were with Panettiere at her apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, when she became unresponsive. They alerted emergency services, and paramedics attempted to revive her. Hickerson reportedly became distressed when she could not be saved.

Panettiere's memoir had previously shed light on their turbulent relationship, recounting instances of abuse. She described specific incidents of Hickerson's aggressive behavior, noting the "scars" left by their difficult times together, while also acknowledging some "good times."

The Greenville Police Department confirmed on August 17 that their initial investigation found no indication of suspicious circumstances or foul play. The investigation is continuing, and no further comments are expected from Hickerson at this time.