Hayden Panettiere’s Boyfriend’s Brother Makes New Claim About Their Actions While The Actress Was Unconscious
Hayden Panettiere‘s final moments have come under scrutiny once more as it has been revealed that her on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson gave Narcan to the unconscious actress.
According to Brian’s brother, Zach Hickerson, they discovered the TV star unresponsive and attempted to resuscitate her before emergency personnel arrived.
This account provides additional detail concerning the circumstances surrounding the tragic passing of Hayden Panettiere as authorities continue to investigate the case to ascertain a cause of death.
Brian Hickerson’s Brother Describes Finding Hayden Panettiere Unconscious
5According to details Zach shared in an exclusive report by TMZ, the incident unfolded after he dropped by their Airbnb in Greenville, South Carolina. He stated that he went there after he was unable to reach them that morning.
“When I left church, I called and texted both of them. When I didn’t reach Brian or Hayden, I just assumed maybe they fell back asleep, so I drove over and went to the Airbnb. When I got there, I knew the code to the building but not the door code to the Airbnb,” Zach told the outlet.
After knocking on the door loud enough to wake up his brother Brian, who was taking a nap on a pull-out couch bed alongside Panettiere, they both went in to check on her and discovered she was unconscious.
Zach said he “immediately called 911 and Brian gave her Narcan,” referring to the medication designed to counter the effects of a life-threatening opioid emergency.
The duo reportedly “performed CPR while 911 was on speaker until Fire and EMS arrived.”
The Actress Was Pronounced Dead After Attempts To Resuscitate Her
5The Nashville actress never regained consciousness and remained unresponsive even as emergency personnel attempted life-saving measures. She was pronounced dead at the scene, passing away at age 36.
According to a police report obtained by CBS News, Brian and Zach were present at the residence when the authorities arrived, and while they worked to revive Panettiere. As Zach put it, “we watched as they tried every measure possible to save her life.”
The circumstances surrounding the tragic passing have increasingly gained attention because emergency dispatch audio mentions cardiac arrest and overdose. However, a cause of death has not yet been determined.
Officer Matthew Bryan wrote in the CBS report that Panettiere “did not seem to have any obvious physical reasons to be unresponsive.” An autopsy reportedly found “no signs of trauma that would have contributed to the death.”
There is reportedly no clear indication of foul play. Panettiere’s cause of death remains a mystery pending further investigation and toxicology results.
Brian Hickerson Had Previously Been Linked To Hayden Panettiere’s Personal Struggles
5The ex-boyfriend’s presence at the time of death has garnered particular interest because of his complicated relationship with the late actress.
The pair began their romance in 2018 and reportedly had an on-again, off-again relationship over multiple years.
Panettiere had previously discussed the nature of their relationship and spoken about the allegations of domestic abuse.
The “Heroes” star wrote about her experiences with Brian in her memoir, “This Is Me: A Reckoning,” published three months before her death.
As reported, “Hickerson beat her so badly that she did not leave the house for weeks.” She stated that she was hesitant to report the abuse to the proper authorities because she did not want the public to find out.
Brian has been convicted of domestic violence, believed to be in connection with the actress who requested a restraining order against him on July 14, 2020.
Brian Hickerson’s Brother Requests Everyone To Wait For Investigations By Law Enforcement
5In his statement to TMZ, Zach pushed back against online speculation and internet detectives.
He said that “there are a lot of assumptions, speculations, and accusations currently swirling” about the actress’s death.
Zach continued, stating that “the truth will come out as the authorities complete and release additional details from the investigation”
“And that is important because the people who loved and adored Hayden deserve the truth,” he further noted.
Hayden Panettiere’s On-Off Boyfriend Wants The Focus To Be On The Pain Of Her Loss
5During his chat with the news outlet, Zach explained that he wants the focus to be entirely on the loss of “one of the most precious individuals on this earth.”
He said that Panettiere’s loved ones should be allowed to mourn for her “without additional noise, chaos, and misinformation being created and propagated by the media as well as the public.”
The Drug Enforcement Agency has reportedly joined the investigation as the Greenville police and coroner’s office continue efforts to establish the facts surrounding her death and determine a cause of death, explaining the tragic passing of the beloved actress.
