More details continue to emerge following the death of actress Hayden Panettiere.
The former child star, who died Aug. 16 at age 36, was found unresponsive at Judson Mill Lofts, an apartment complex in Greenville, South Carolina, local police confirmed to USA TODAY. A 911 call obtained by Reuters
, TMZ and other outlets revealed the "Scream" franchise actress was in cardiac arrest after a possible overdose.The Greenville Police Department and the Greenville County Coroner's Office continue to investigate the "Nashville" actress' death, as more tributes to the young star pour in.
Here's what we know as the investigation is ongoing.
Hayden Panettiere's ex Brian Hickerson was with her when she died
According to a police report obtained by NBC News, Panettiere's one-time boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother,
Zach Hickerson, were with her on the scene when she died. The report said Zach Hickerson was "very emotional" as emergency medical personnel attempted to save Panettiere, while Brian did not appear emotional until medics declared the actress dead. Brian Hickerson also showed police a "bag of medication" that she was taking at the time, the outlet added.
Panettiere and Hickerson had dated on-and-off since 2018, in a tumultuous relationship marked by years of alleged physical abuse and multiple arrests for domestic violence.
Hickerson pleaded no contest to two felony counts of injuring a spouse or girlfriend and was sentenced to 45 days in jail, four years of probation and 52 domestic violence classes in 2021. In recent months, the pair fueled speculation that they had reconciled after being photographed together. And according to E! News, Panettiere and Hickerson reportedly traveled from Los Angeles to South Carolina together the day before Panettiere died.
Hayden Panettiere cause of death: How did she die?
A cause of death has not yet been shared.
On Aug. 16, at about 1:51 p.m., police officers and emergency medical personnel responded to a call from an acquaintance of Panettiere's reporting an unresponsive woman at an apartment complex in Greenville, South Carolina, police confirmed to USA TODAY on Aug. 17.
Upon arrival, medical assistance was administered, but the woman, later identified as Panettiere, was pronounced dead, according to police. They added that no foul play is suspected.
Hayden Panettiere autopsy report: When will her cause of death be released?
Panettiere's cause of death is pending, with the Greenville County Coroner's Office telling USA TODAY on Aug. 17 that it could take up to three months for her autopsy and toxicology reports to be completed. USA TODAY has requested a copy of the coroner's report when it is finished.
On Aug. 18, a rep for the Greenville County Coroner's Office told TMZ that Panettiere's body was ready to be released to family.
The actress, whose prolific career in TV and film began when she was a baby, got her big breakout role on NBC's "Heroes" after roles in "Remember the Titans," "Ally McBeal" and Disney's "Ice Princess," later starring as country-pop singer Juliette Barnes in more than 100 episodes of "Nashville."
Panettiere's father, Skip Panettiere, confirmed his daughter's death in a statement to USA TODAY shared by her rep.
He remembered the "Nashville" actress as "an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her – and to the millions who watched her onscreen."
Contributing: Sameen Chaudhry and Anika Reed, USA TODAY
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: New information revealed following Hayden Panettiere's death: Updates
