Hayden Panettiere’s Mom Claims Estrangement Was Due to ‘Involvement of a Toxic Individual’
Panettiere's mother blames Brian Hickerson, calling him a "toxic individual," as authorities investigate the actor's death and find Narcan at the scene.
- Lesley Vogel, mother of Hayden Panettiere, explicitly named Brian Hickerson as the "toxic individual" she believes led to the actor's death, telling NBC earlier this week she is seeking answers.
- In her memoir, Reckoning, Hayden Panettiere documented a history of abuse by Hickerson, describing a whirlwind romance that turned violent after they met in 2018 in West Hollywood.
- Emergency responders found Panettiere in cardiac arrest on Sunday with Hickerson and Zach Hickerson, brother, present; Narcan was discovered at the scene, though it remains unclear if it was used.
- Police confirmed there were no signs of foul play, Ellis noted, while Brian Hickerson and Zach Hickerson have not responded to requests for comment from The Times.
- Authorities continue investigating the death as Vogel maintains that Hickerson's presence leaves questions about what happened, creating tension between official findings and the mother's concerns.
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Hayden Panettiere’s Mom Claims Estrangement Was Due to ‘Involvement of a Toxic Individual’
Hayden Panettiere’s mother, Lesley Vogel, is speaking out about their estrangement in the wake of the actress’ shocking death. “Although my daughter and I were estranged, it was not for lack of care or love,” Vogel, 70, said in a statement to Entertainment Tonight on Thursday, August 20. “It was due to the involvement of a toxic individual who I believe led to her death.” Vogel did not name the “toxic individual” whom she was referring to…
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