Brian Hickerson pursued another woman months before Hayden Panettiere's death, private DMs reveal

Key Points:

• Months before Hayden Panettiere’s death, her on-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson pursued a romantic interest with another woman in Greenville, South Carolina, as shown by Instagram and text messages reviewed by Page Six.
• The woman, who met Hickerson at a nightclub in late March, was heavily intoxicated and unaware of his connection to Panettiere; she eventually lost interest and ceased communication due to their age difference and discomfort about the encounter.
• Panettiere died suddenly in August at an Airbnb in Greenville where Hickerson was present; her death is under investigation with no signs of foul play, but toxicology results are pending to determine the cause.
• Hickerson has a documented history of domestic violence toward Panettiere, including a 2021 conviction and a protective order that expired shortly before her death; he has publicly acknowledged abusive behavior in the past.
• Both Hickerson and Panettiere struggled with substance abuse, and Panettiere’s death is suspected to be an overdose; Hickerson’s attorney declined to comment on the recent revelations, emphasizing the ongoing investigation.