Authorities Investigate Death of Actress Hayden Panettiere Following Emergency Response in South Carolina

Hayden Panettiere's final hours have drawn fresh scrutiny after her boyfriend's brother revealed new details about their attempts to save the actress. Brian Hickerson administered Narcan to the unconscious TV star after he and his brother Zach discovered her unresponsive at an Airbnb in Greenville, South Carolina, according to The Blast. The 36-year-old died at the scene despite their CPR efforts while 911 was on speaker phone. The exact cause remains unknown pending toxicology results.
Zach Hickerson dropped by the Airbnb and discovered Panettiere unresponsive inside, according to The Blast. He immediately called his brother Brian, who arrived to help. The two men began performing CPR on the actress while keeping 911 on speakerphone. They worked to revive her until paramedics arrived at the scene. Emergency responders were unable to resuscitate her.
Brian Hickerson gave Narcan to Panettiere while she was unconscious, The Blast reported. Narcan is a medication that reverses opioid overdoses by blocking the effects of opioids in the body. The move suggests the brothers believed she may have overdosed. However, authorities have not confirmed what caused her to lose consciousness or what led to her death.
Panettiere had requested a restraining order against Brian Hickerson on July 14, 2020, according to The Blast. The legal action suggested the actress had serious concerns about her safety around him. Despite the restraining order, the two remained in contact at the time of her death. Details about the reason for the restraining order request have not been fully disclosed.
Authorities have not released an official cause of death for the 36-year-old actress, The Blast reported. Toxicology results and further investigation are still pending. The circumstances surrounding her death—including why Narcan was administered and what led to her unconscious state—remain under review. Officials have not publicly commented on whether foul play is suspected.
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