Hayden Panettiere’s passing at age 36 has sparked grief across the entertainment industry. The actress was found unresponsive at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, on August 16, 2026. During that time, Hayden was at an Airbnb with her on-and-off-boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, and his brother, Zach, was also present.
Initially, the cause of Hayden’s death was not revealed; however, later, reports suggested that the actress had died of an apparent overdose. An official cause of Hayden’s death has not been revealed yet; on the other hand, initial autopsy reports showed that there was no physical trauma or suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.
Hayden Panettiere’s mom, Lesley Vogel reacts to the criticism that she faced for her statement on her daughter’s demise
Following Hayden’s passing, her estranged mother, Lesley Vogel, released a statement, which brought her flak from several people, including Gayle King. While Lesley earlier admitted that although she and her late daughter were estranged, it was not due to a lack of care, she now reacted to the criticism she had to face during this tough time. For the unversed, Lesley lost her son, Jansen, back in 2023. It’s understandable the amount of pain the mom of two late children is enduring, and at this moment, she felt that the criticism was just ‘shameful’.
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