Who is Hayden Panettiere’s Ex-Boyfriend, Brian Hickerson?

Hayden Panettiere has died following an apparent overdose in 2026. Reports indicate she traveled across the country with her on-and-off boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, just one day before her death. Hickerson is now facing renewed scrutiny due to previous domestic violence arrests and allegations of abuse against the actress. Panettiere had previously struggled with postpartum depression and underwent multiple rehab stints to overcome addictions to opioids and alcohol while navigating personal grief before her untimely passing.