Hayden Panettiere's On-Off Boyfriend Brian Hickerson Allegedly 'Showed Police a Bag of Medication' the Actress Was Taking Before 'Overdose' Death, According to Reports
Friends warned the actress to stay away from Hickerson.
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EXCLUSIVE: How Hayden Panettiere's Zebra Fall Sparked Decades of Pain and Drug Abuse
The actress suffered the brutal injury while filming the 2005 movie 'Racing Stripes.'
Hayden Panettiere's Boyfriend Brian Hickerson and His Brother Were Inside Apartment When Star Suffered Suspected 'Overdose', Police Say
The report claimed the brothers had very different reactions while paramedics tried to revive Hayden Panettiere.
Hayden Panettiere Suffered 'Really Severe' Health Issues Months Before Alleged 'Overdose' Death at 36
Hayden Panettiere was candid about past drug use problems.
Hayden Panettiere's Estranged Mom Bashes Late Actress' Boyfriend Brian Hickerson — As She Speaks Out Following Daughter's Death
Hickerson had been accused of 'enabling' Panettiere's addiction.
EXCLUSIVE: Hayden Panettiere's Hopeful Last Interview Sparks Mental Health Fears
The actress' memoir also touched on her struggles with postpartum depression.
Megyn Kelly Calls Hayden Panettiere's Parents 'Enablers' After Star's 'Overdose' Death at 36 — 'They Can Ruin You in a Different Way'
Hayden Panettiere was estranged from her mother, who was her former manager.
Hayden Panettiere's Ex Wladimir Klitschko Says Family Is in 'Profound Shock' Over Star's Tragic 'Overdose' Death: 'She Left This World Far Too Soon'
Wladimir Klitschko and Hayden Panettiere shared an 11-year-old daughter.
EXCLUSIVE: Liam Payne's Painful Final Hours Detailed in New Witness Claims
Two men have been charged with supplying the drugs that killed the pop star.
EXCLUSIVE: Kelly Osbourne Slams Ex Sid Wilson in Bitter Social Media Posts
In a series of since-deleted posts on her Instagram Stories, the 41-year-old took the nasty swipe.
EXCLUSIVE: Taylor Swift 'Cuts Ties With Blake Lively's Kids After Friendship Rift'
The two fell out over Lively's ugly legal battle with her It Ends With Us costar and director Justin Baldoni.
EXCLUSIVE: Natalie Portman 'Shrugs Off' Novel Allegedly Inspired by Her Life
'Natalie and Rachel hardly know each other. They are acquaintances at best,' said an insider.
EXCLUSIVE: How Ariana Grande is Stepping Back From Spotlight Amid Health Concerns
'There's been a lot of upheaval in her life lately,' said the source
EXCLUSIVE: Brad Pitt's $233Million Winery Faces New Threat Amid Jolie Court Fight
Tensions continue to rise over Château Miraval, the French estate the former couple has been fighting over for more than four years.
Everything to Know About Perez Hilton — After Celebrity Blogger Is Hospitalized Following Disturbing TikTok Livestream
The 48-year-old sparked concern on TikTok after it appeared he was harming himself.
Trump's High-Profile Pardons: Celebrities Who Asked the Prez to Help Get Them Out of Prison — Including Diddy and R. Kelly
Not everyone has been granted a pardon, however.
Hayden Panettiere 'Slurred Her Words' in Final Public Appearance Before Actress' Tragic Death From Suspected Overdose
The actress had been promoting her memoir during her final appearance.
EXCLUSIVE: Hayden Panettiere Was 'Willing to Make Big Changes' to Turn Her Life Around After Brian Hickerson's 2020 Arrest
Brian Hickerson was arrested on Valentine's Day in 2020.
EXCLUSIVE: Hayden Panettiere's Pal Accused Brian Hickerson of 'Enabling Her' Addiction Issues Years Before 'Heroes' Star's Tragic Death
The actress is believed to have suffered an overdose.
EXCLUSIVE: Hayden Panettiere's Friends Tried to Intervene in Her Troubled Relationship With On-and-Off Boyfriend Brian Hickerson, Before Actress's Shocking Death at 36
Brian Hickerson has a history of incarcerations.
EXCLUSIVE: Inside Hayden Panettiere's Postpartum Depression Battle — Star Admitted Regaining 'Emotional Balance' Was 'Really Painful' Before Her Death
'It's something that needs to be talked about,' the actress said of postpartum depression.
Hayden Panettiere Was Seen on Crutches 'Struggling to Walk' After 'Painful Back Injury' Months Before Tragic Death at 36
Emergency responders relayed she may have had an accidental overdose.
Hayden Panettiere Died Just Months After Lifting Lid on Bitter Estrangement From Her Mother in Explosive Memoir
The actress died on August 16 from a suspected overdose.
Hayden Panettiere Coroner Reveals 'No Signs of Trauma' as 'Heroes' Actress' Cause of Death Remains Unknown
EMS workers could be heard discussing a possible 'overdose' and 'cardiac arrest,' according to 911 records.
Hayden Panettiere Was Warned by a Doctor She'd Be 'Dead Within Five Years' If She Continued Drinking — Years Before Tragic Passing
The actress struggled with alcohol and drug dependency.
Hayden Panettiere's Final Moments: Late Actress Flew to South Carolina with On-Off Boyfriend Brian Hickerson Just One Day Before 'Overdose' Death at 36
The 'Heroes' star was pronounced dead in a Greenville, South Carolina, apartment.
Hayden Panettiere Death Update: Narcan Found on Scene After Actress is Found Dead Inside Apartment
Narcan was found on a mattress.
EXCLUSIVE: How Tragic Hayden Panettiere Revealed Bisexuality and Drug Use in Memoir
The actress also discussed the shocking death of her brother.
Hayden Panettiere Said Giving Up Full Custody of Daughter Kaya, 11, Was 'Gut-Wrenching' Experience — Just Months Before Her Tragic Death at 36
Hayden Panettiere died on Sunday after an apparent cardiac arrest.
Hayden Panettiere Confessed She Was in a 'Cycle of Self-Destruction' With Opioids and Alcohol Years Before Tragic Death at 36
She had fought to bring herself back from the brink before her death.
Hayden Panettiere 911 Dispatch Audio Reveals Star Suffered Apparent 'Overdose' Before 'Advanced Life Support' Failed to Save Her
Hayden Panettiere was pronounced dead on Sunday afternoon.
Hayden Panettiere's Heartbreaking Final Post: Late Actress Celebrated 'Good Times and Good Friends' Before Her Shocking Death at 36
The actress was found dead in her home in South Carolina.
EXCLUSIVE: Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee Face Backlash Over ESPN Pay
Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee were strafed for pulling down massive salaries.
EXCLUSIVE: Paul McCartney Reveals How Linda Saved Him After Beatles Split
McCartney was reeling from the impending breakup of the Beatles.
EXCLUSIVE: Prince Harry 'Gets Last Chance to Repair King Charles Rift'
The meeting took place at Charles' home Highgrove House and was attended by Queen Camilla.
EXCLUSIVE: Dwayne Johnson Faces Hard Questions After 'Moana' Box Office Flop
'Dwayne has built his entire identity around winning,' a Hollywood insider said.
EXCLUSIVE: Jennifer Garner Says Paparazzi Ordeal Left Her With 'Stockholm Syndrome'
Garner acknowledged her complaints can sound like rich-people problems.
EXCLUSIVE: Jackson Browne's Son's Death Linked to Drugs, Report Says
Ethan Browne, 52, was found unresponsive in his bedroom by his roommate on Nov. 25, 2025.
EXCLUSIVE: Richard Gere, 76, Targeted Over Age-Gap Romance After New York PDA Shoot
The actor is no stranger to much-younger partners.
EXCLUSIVE: Mel Gibson, 70, Panics Fans With Action Comeback Vow
The aging actor is still hoping to add another chapter to the 'Lethal Weapon' franchise.
EXCLUSIVE: Riley Keough 'Stressing' Over Elvis' Looming 50th Death Anniversary
August 16, 2026 marks the 49th anniversary of his death.
EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood Stars Open Up About Memory Disorders, Stroke Recovery and Brain Health
Some celebrities are facing serious neurological and memory-related health conditions.
EXCLUSIVE: Travis Kelce and Other Stars Who 'Manifested' Their Romances
These stars went public with their celebrity crushes
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Jackson's 'Creepy' Neverland Warning to His Children Revealed — By His Daughter
The pop star had plenty of strict rules for his children.
EXCLUSIVE: Why Brooklyn Beckham Has Sparked Fury With Latest Cooking Effort
The 27-year-old has continued to pursue of passion of cooking, despite the backlash.
EXCLUSIVE: Dolly Parton 'Helping Reba McEntire Plan Her Dream Wedding'
Parton has found a new gig as she recuperates from a number of health problems.
EXCLUSIVE: Pamela Anderson 'Snubbed by Producers of New Baywatch Reboot'
Anderson has also launched a career as a plant-based chef.
EXCLUSIVE: Mark Harmon and Michael Weatherly 'Reignite NCIS Rivalry'
Cast and crew on both shows are bracing for a repeat of the toxic behind-the-scenes feud, a source claimed.
Dylan Sprouse's 2018 Jared Leto Tweet Resurfaces After Oscar Winner Is Accused of Misconduct By 10 Women
A famous Marvel director also called out the actor.
18 Celebrities Who Debunked Their Own Death Hoaxes — As Actress Calls Out 'Sick' Trolls After Family 'Called Crying'
Two celebrities have since gone on to pass away.
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