{"id":210,"date":"2026-08-19T02:33:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T02:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metropolitantimeshock.pics\/?p=210"},"modified":"2026-08-19T02:33:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T02:33:28","slug":"hayden-panettieres-last-moments-how-she-was-found-and-how-brian-hickersons-family-responded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metropolitantimeshock.pics\/?p=210","title":{"rendered":"Hayden Panettiere&#8217;s Last Moments: How She Was Found and How Brian Hickerson&#8217;s Family Responded"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"Dg Jk\">\n<div class=\"Pg\" data-testid=\"thumb-image\"><picture><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Lg Eg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/973c030b5b9d85218e5a5a71367989c3c451472d34149d91180776d2dabb73ba.png\" alt=\"Hayden Panettiere | Source: Getty Images\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div data-io-article-url=\"https:\/\/ondoho.com\/646040-hayden-panettieres-last-moments-how-she.html?utm_campaign=192_1540143&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=darin-bonso&amp;utm_term=page_nostalgia&amp;m=doc\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"Xl Zl\">Hayden Panettiere&#8217;s death followed a weekend trip to South Carolina with her on-again, off-again boyfriend, but the first response from his family was strikingly brief.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container Dk\">\n<div class=\"vh wh\"><span class=\"zh\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container Xc Je\">\n<div class=\"Wc\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1\" class=\"Sc\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Xl\">As more details emerged, attention shifted to what Brian Hickerson&#8217;s family knew, how they responded, and who was inside the Airbnb when Hayden was found unresponsive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Gl Hl\">\n<div class=\"mm\">\n<div class=\"Pg\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/1ZqXV1zwynH9VR7nP5lc8-BMvBJhd8eo5QjN2UbHXoY\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjE0NjY2ZjMwNmJhMmY0MWEzN2Y5ZTcxZmRlNDA0YmJhZmJlZDgwODAxZmIwN2NjY2Q0N2VmMjA5ZjMwNDBiOS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjMyNSZoZWlnaHQ9MzEwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/9f8Hc4BytASHgbXNDk7BxZWQqkdkH9wwIf2Gsc2NYaI\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjE0NjY2ZjMwNmJhMmY0MWEzN2Y5ZTcxZmRlNDA0YmJhZmJlZDgwODAxZmIwN2NjY2Q0N2VmMjA5ZjMwNDBiOS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjMyNSZoZWlnaHQ9MzEwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/e-rjx7lGDrt7wddF2lGqCPhiZmBEm7jEkUVmAQo41w8\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjE0NjY2ZjMwNmJhMmY0MWEzN2Y5ZTcxZmRlNDA0YmJhZmJlZDgwODAxZmIwN2NjY2Q0N2VmMjA5ZjMwNDBiOS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjMyNSZoZWlnaHQ9MzEwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/uGdXbmWUqpQld7IR-0ItqYD5GvS9Mgc2D--ThZPTWGk\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjE0NjY2ZjMwNmJhMmY0MWEzN2Y5ZTcxZmRlNDA0YmJhZmJlZDgwODAxZmIwN2NjY2Q0N2VmMjA5ZjMwNDBiOS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjMyNSZoZWlnaHQ9MzEwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/bAbNa3L-Y2P25cXJnHEr6Ih1qK1mPMfFsfjDILBGTd8\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjE0NjY2ZjMwNmJhMmY0MWEzN2Y5ZTcxZmRlNDA0YmJhZmJlZDgwODAxZmIwN2NjY2Q0N2VmMjA5ZjMwNDBiOS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjMyNSZoZWlnaHQ9MzEwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Lg om\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/b14666f306ba2f41a37f9e71fde404bbafbed80801fb07cccd47ef209f3040b9.jpg\" alt=\"The January 2019 photo captures an earlier chapter in Hayden Panettiere and Brian Hickerson\u2019s relationship. Their connection later resurfaced in reports surrounding Panettiere\u2019s final trip to South Carolina in August 2026. | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2325\" height=\"3100\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"km\" data-testid=\"image-source\">The January 2019 photo captures an earlier chapter in Hayden Panettiere and Brian Hickerson\u2019s relationship. Their connection later resurfaced in reports surrounding Panettiere\u2019s final trip to South Carolina in August 2026. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Xl\">Hayden and Brian reportedly flew from Los Angeles to the South on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Sources with direct knowledge told the outlet that the actress died the following day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Fl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/Oy53VjHX?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container Dk\">\n<div class=\"vh wh\"><span class=\"zh\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container Xc Je\">\n<div class=\"Wc\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2\" class=\"Sc\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Xl\">As news of her death broke,\u00a0<a class=\"nc -V\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/08\/16\/hayden-panettiere-dead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/08\/16\/hayden-panettiere-dead\/\">TMZ<\/a>\u00a0reported that Brian&#8217;s family was\u00a0<strong class=\"Ql\">aware of the situation\u00a0<\/strong>but had provided no further statement at the time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Xl\">Two days later, more details emerged about the family\u2019s involvement in the events inside the Greenville, South Carolina, Airbnb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Gl\">\n<div class=\"mm\">\n<div class=\"Pg\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/qOFCApQiG5CNa-V_HQM2H65d5NMglEQfYTRVTOq8ga8\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjU4MDM3ZGExN2I0NWJkYjE2MTdhOWVlOGFjN2Y4YmUzN2U2ODhiMjBiYzI5MmZkMzM1ZmJkOGExMjUyNWQ2My5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTQwOCZoZWlnaHQ9MzYwNg.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/eu0FmP5pyfqpo8_U0uQVVwbWAqH8HBR555yeqD_DDGo\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjU4MDM3ZGExN2I0NWJkYjE2MTdhOWVlOGFjN2Y4YmUzN2U2ODhiMjBiYzI5MmZkMzM1ZmJkOGExMjUyNWQ2My5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTQwOCZoZWlnaHQ9MzYwNg.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/OFBOA4bKjGD0RffPkfhndXz-fTFHLbkl_1tWURgKDAo\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjU4MDM3ZGExN2I0NWJkYjE2MTdhOWVlOGFjN2Y4YmUzN2U2ODhiMjBiYzI5MmZkMzM1ZmJkOGExMjUyNWQ2My5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTQwOCZoZWlnaHQ9MzYwNg.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/OvYbnbgAgIKhDLhAVGyzgnNbDIUbkbDEPTnd0hWrGHk\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjU4MDM3ZGExN2I0NWJkYjE2MTdhOWVlOGFjN2Y4YmUzN2U2ODhiMjBiYzI5MmZkMzM1ZmJkOGExMjUyNWQ2My5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTQwOCZoZWlnaHQ9MzYwNg.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/jfDJxoVDRu9akqNkRsfIPsRkZgJwyv__cXfxTIvvJ-M\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjU4MDM3ZGExN2I0NWJkYjE2MTdhOWVlOGFjN2Y4YmUzN2U2ODhiMjBiYzI5MmZkMzM1ZmJkOGExMjUyNWQ2My5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTQwOCZoZWlnaHQ9MzYwNg.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Lg om\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/f58037da17b45bdb1617a9ee8ac7f8be37e688b20bc292fd335fbd8a12525d63.jpg\" alt=\"Hayden Panettiere was photographed in West Hollywood in September 2022. Nearly four years later, reports about her final trip to South Carolina would reveal that Brian Hickerson\u2019s brother, Zach, was the person who found her unresponsive inside the Airbnb. | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"5408\" height=\"3606\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"km\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Hayden Panettiere was photographed in West Hollywood in September 2022. Nearly four years later, reports about her final trip to South Carolina would reveal that Brian Hickerson\u2019s brother, Zach, was the person who found her unresponsive inside the Airbnb. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Xl\">According to\u00a0<a class=\"nc -V\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/08\/18\/hayden-panettiere-found-while-boyfriend-slept\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/08\/18\/hayden-panettiere-found-while-boyfriend-slept\/\">the same publication<\/a>, Brian&#8217;s brother, Zach Hickerson,\u00a0<strong class=\"Ql\">entered the residence on Sunday afternoon<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong class=\"Ql\">found Hyaden unresponsive in a chair<\/strong>\u00a0in the living room. 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