Hayden Panettiere's Mother Questions Ex-Partner's Presence at Time of Actress's Death
Lesley Vogel, mother of actress Hayden Panettiere, has spoken publicly following her daughter's death on August 16 at the age of 36. In an interview with NBC News, Vogel reflected on Panettiere's career and the challenges she faced throughout her life. Vogel expressed comfort in believing that Hayden is now at peace with her brother, Jansen Panettiere, who passed away in February 2023. A significant point of concern raised by Vogel is the presence of Brian Hickerson, Panettiere's on-again, off-again ex-partner, at the time of her death. Vogel stated that the family had been trying to remove Hickerson from Panettiere's life for a considerable period. Police documents confirm Hickerson was present at the Greenville, South Carolina apartment where Panettiere was found unresponsive. According to a report from the Greenville Police Department, officers spoke with Hickerson and his brother upon arrival, and both were escorted out after emergency medical services confirmed Panettiere's death. The report noted tha... 
