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Hayden Panettiere boyfriend Brian Hickerson’s attorney issues statement on her death: Report
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points Further details about the investigation and the statement from Brian Hickerson's attorney are available from TMZ. An attorney for Brian Hickerson has issued a statement regarding Hayden Panettiere's death.
An attorney for Brian Hickerson has issued a statement regarding Hayden Panettiere's death. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
Further details about the investigation and the statement from Brian Hickerson's attorney are available from TMZ. The circumstances of Hayden Panettiere's death are still being looked into by authorities.
No additional information is provided about the investigation or the events leading up to Hayden Panettiere's death, but more details can be found through TMZ.
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Category: News Published: August 20, 2026 Source: FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News Reading time: 1 min
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