Hayden Panettiere’s Tragic Final Hours | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Hayden Panettiere, 36, died suddenly in South Carolina while with ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson—whose brother was also present. Though Hayden had called him an ex in her memoir, they were seen together just days before her death. Brian showed police a bag of her medications, and while Zach appeared distraught, Brian remained emotionally distant until after she was pronounced dead. Hayden’s book includes a powerful chapter on domestic violence, urging readers to understand her past trauma. Hickerson has yet to issue a statement, leaving many questions unanswered as the situation unfolds. Listen…