Hayden Panettiere's Boyfriend Gave Her Narcan Before Death, Brother Says
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Zach Hickerson, brother of Brian Hickerson, revealed that Brian administered Narcan to actress Hayden Panettiere after finding her unconscious at a South Carolina townhouse on Sunday.
- The brothers attempted CPR while waiting for emergency responders, who later tried to revive Panettiere but were unsuccessful.
- Brian Hickerson, Panettiere’s on-off boyfriend since 2018, has a history of domestic abuse and pleaded no contest to felony assault charges against her.
- Zach Hickerson sought to clarify misinformation circulating in the media, emphasizing that the truth will emerge as authorities complete their investigation.
- The presence of Narcan and reports of a possible overdose suggest Panettiere may have died from a drug-related incident, according to Zach’s account.
