Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson breaks silence after star's death

Brian Hickerson’s lawyer stated that Hayden Panettiere’s death is under investigation, with police confirming no signs of foul play. The Drug Enforcement Administration is assisting in the case, and police conducted a welfare check at a home linked to Hickerson. Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive and pronounced dead, with preliminary autopsy results showing no signs of trauma. Hickerson and his brother called 911 upon finding her, and Hickerson handed authorities medication. Hickerson has a documented history of domestic violence charges related to Panettiere, with legal proceedings ongoing shortly before her death.

• Brian Hickerson’s lawyer, Sloan Ellis, released a statement regarding Hayden Panettiere’s death.
• Ellis stated the death is under investigation and police confirmed no signs of foul play during the initial response.
• The Greenville Police Department is following standard procedure for death investigations.
• The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is assisting in the investigation.
• Police conducted a welfare check at a South Carolina home linked to Brian and Zach Hickerson.
• Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive in cardiac arrest in Greenville, South Carolina, and pronounced dead.
• Preliminary autopsy results showed no signs of trauma contributing to her death.
• Hickerson and his brother, Zach, called 911 after finding Panettiere unresponsive.
• Hickerson reportedly handed authorities a bag of Panettiere’s medication.
• The former couple had an on-again, off-again relationship marked by legal troubles, including domestic violence charges against Hickerson.
• Hickerson had recent court appearances regarding efforts to reduce his felony charges.
• The prosecution objected to the defense’s motion to expunge and reduce charges, and the court denied both.