Preliminary autopsy results for actress Hayden Panettiere revealed no signs of trauma. Panettiere, 36, was found dead in South Carolina. Her on-again, off-again relationship with Brian Hickerson added complexity to her final days. Hickerson was present at the South Carolina apartment when Panettiere was found unresponsive.

Police reports noted that Hickerson, accompanied by his brother Zach, discovered Panettiere and contacted emergency services. A search warrant was executed, and both brothers were questioned by authorities. Zach appeared distraught during the paramedics’ efforts.

Hickerson provided officers with a bag of medication Panettiere had reportedly been taking. Their relationship seemed tumultuous, marked by previous legal issues. Hickerson faced domestic violence charges in 2019 and again in 2020, resulting in a conviction in 2021.

Hickerson had met Panettiere through mutual friends in 2018, shortly after her split from Wladimir Klitschko. Despite their rocky relationship, Hickerson and Panettiere traveled together from Los Angeles to South Carolina the day before her untimely death.

Days before Panettiere’s passing, Hickerson attempted to have his felony charges reduced in a Los Angeles court. The court denied the motion despite his efforts. Panettiere had spoken publicly about the abuse she faced, encouraging others in similar situations to seek help.

Panettiere’s sudden death remains a subject of attention due to the complex dynamics surrounding her personal life and Hickerson’s legal challenges.