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Mom's Heartbreak: Still Numb Over Hayden Panettiere's Death
24 Aug
Summary
- Mother Lesley Vogel describes feeling numb and disbelieving about her daughter's death.
- Vogel defended her public statements about Hayden's struggles after criticism.
- Hayden Panettiere's death is currently under investigation by federal authorities.
Lesley Vogel, mother of the late Hayden Panettiere, shared her ongoing shock and sorrow following her daughter's recent death. Vogel described feeling "numb" and disbelieving, stating the reality of Panettiere's passing has yet to fully set in.
Vogel has publicly defended her grieving process against criticism, particularly from figures like Gayle King and Megyn Kelly, asserting her right to mourn her second child in her own way. She also noted that her relationship with Hayden had been "tough" over the years, with attempts to reconcile left unfulfilled.
The circumstances surrounding Panettiere's death, suspected to be an overdose, are under active investigation. The federal Drug Enforcement Administration has joined local Greenville, South Carolina authorities in probing the incident. Toxicology test results are pending to determine the official cause and manner of death.
