Hayden Panettiere’s final battles: mysterious pain and trouble with an ex

The star’s death from an apparent drug overdose last week has prompted fresh scrutiny of her troubled relationship with former boyfriend Brian Hickerson.

The star’s death from an apparent drug overdose last week has prompted fresh scrutiny of her troubled relationship with former boyfriend Brian Hickerson.

Beth Chamberlin recalls her special bond with Hayden Panettiere on "Guiding Light" and why she believed the actress would overcome her troubled times.

In the year before the actress’s death, she struggled to walk at times and worked to disentangle herself from an ex-boyfriend who had abused her.

Though she became a household name on television and film, Panettiere faced the sometimes unforgiving glare of Hollywood’s spotlight, describing her experiences with domestic violence, motherhood and loss under intense scrutiny.

What happened to Hayden Panettiere? Inside her final months  USA Today

Inside Hayden Panettiere’s troubling final months after a life in the spotlight  CNN

Hayden Panettiere's ex Brian Hickerson gave her Narcan after she was found unconscious, as a judge separately denied clearing his domestic violence record.

The brother of Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson tells TMZ that Brian gave her Narcan, the opioid overdose reversal drug. The coroner's office has not yet determined Panettiere's cause of death. NBC News' Steve Patterson reports.

Hayden Panettiere's final moments revealed as partner's brother details desperate bid to save star: 'She was unconscious!'  GB News

Mario Anzuoni / REUTERS More details about the moments leading up to actress Hayden Panettiere’s death at 36 on Sunday have been revealed by the brother of the late star’s ex, who was on the scene. Panettiere had traveled to South Carolina from Los Angeles with her on-again-off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson just a da

Hayden Panettiere’s final hours: Boyfriend’s brother reveals how she was found unconscious  MARCA

Bugs bassist Jordan Brunoli is focused on making the most of his life right now after being told by his doctor he only has a few months left to live.

The DEA has joined the investigation into actor Hayden Panettiere's sudden death over the weekend, sources say. CBS News' Mark Strassman reports.

Griff Furst, who directed one of Hayden Panettiere’s final films before her shocking death Sunday at 36, said that her team had asked him to participate in an intervention after they filmed his 2025 movie, “A Breed Apart.” “When I think about this, it’s not just a Hayden story. I grew up on movie sets…

Actress Hayden Panettiere was sadly found dead in an Airbnb on Sunday 16 August but just weeks before, the Heroes star had stripped down to share a heartbreaking message with the world

The aspiring actor filed for bankruptcy in July 2022, listing assets totaling $25,700 and liabilities totaling around $60,000, according to TMZ.

American actress Hayden Panettiere filmed a new campaign for an animal rights organisation just weeks before her tragic death

The Heroes actress was found dead aged 36 of a suspected overdose on Sunday at an Airbnb in Greenville, South Carolina, where she had traveled with her on-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson.

Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says  Chicago Tribune

Police report shows Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach Hickerson, were at Greenville, South Carolina, residence Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach Hickerson, were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend, according to a police report released

Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says  Toronto Star

August 18, 2026 5:33 PM ET Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend and his brother were reportedly on-scene when the actress was found dead Sunday.A heavily redacted police report said that Brian Hickerson, Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend of several years, and his brother, Zach Hickerson, were at the apartment when responding

"Hayden sadly lost her way and I wish it were different," Lesley Vogel said. "I wish she had stayed true to herself because she had many incredible attributes"

Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend

Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend

Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says  AP News

Hayden Panettiere was known for her roles in "Heroes," "Nashville" and more.

Lesley Vogel says Brian Hickerson is somebody the family had been "trying to get rid of for quite some time."

Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, with the initial investigation from police finding there was 'no foul play' and autopsy results confirming 'no signs of trauma'

Brian Hickerson, and his brother, Zach Hickerson, were at the scene of Panettiere's death inside the South Carolina apartment complex.

Hayden Panettiere’s Ex Was At Her Apartment When She Died, Police Say  HuffPost