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Brother's Account: Inside Hayden Panettiere's Final Hours
22 Aug
Summary
- Zach Hickerson described waking up, going to church, and returning to the Airbnb.
- He called 911 and administered Narcan with Brian after finding Hayden unresponsive.
- Hayden's mother blamed a "toxic individual" for her daughter's untimely death.
Zach Hickerson, brother of Hayden Panettiere's boyfriend, has offered his perspective on the events leading up to the actress's death on August 16. He stated he was at an Airbnb when he discovered Panettiere unresponsive. After attempting to wake her, he immediately contacted emergency services and administered Narcan with Brian, before jointly performing CPR.
Paramedics and Fire EMS arrived and attempted life-saving measures. Zach expressed profound heartbreak over the loss of his close friend of eight years. He urged an end to speculation until the official investigation concludes.
Panettiere's mother, Lesley Vogel, has publicly questioned the involvement of Brian Hickerson, calling him a "toxic individual" responsible for her daughter's death. Despite family efforts, they were unable to extricate him from Hayden's life.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is assisting in the investigation, which Vogel believes indicates lingering questions about the circumstances surrounding Panettiere's death.
Brian Hickerson's attorney stated that police confirmed no signs of foul play and requested respect for the ongoing investigation and loved ones.
Former fiancé Wladimir Klitschko also shared a tribute, urging love and kindness in remembrance of Panettiere.
