By Page Six | Created at 2026-08-18 21:21:23 | Updated at 2026-08-20 03:33:48
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Zach Hickerson reportedly found Hayden Panettiere unresponsive while his brother, Brian Hickerson, was asleep in another room.
According to TMZ, sources with “direct knowledge” claimed that on Sunday afternoon, Hayden and Brian were inside an Airbnb rental in Greenville, South Carolina, when Zach entered and discovered the “Heroes” actress sitting in a chair in the living room.
Police records stated that the brothers called 911. First responders attempted to revive Panettiere but were unsuccessful. She was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m. She was 36.
Hayden Panettiere, seen above in 2022, was reportedly found dead by Zach Hickerson. The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images
Brian Hickerson, seen above with Zach in an Instagram photo, found the actress in a chair after entering a residence in South Carolina, according to TMZ. Zach Hickerson/InstagramStory developing…
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