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Hayden Panettiere's Mom Breaks Silence on Death, Says Family Was "Trying to Get Rid" of Brian Hickerson

Lesley Vogel said young performers face intense pressure and called Brian Hickerson a troubling presence in her daughter’s life.

  • On Tuesday, Lesley Vogel, mother of actress Hayden Panettiere, broke her silence regarding her 36-year-old daughter's unexpected death, telling NBC News the entertainment industry is a "very challenging industry" for young people.
  • Authorities in Greenville, South Carolina, responded on Monday, August 17, to reports of an "unresponsive female" at a residence, where first responders used "advanced cardiac life support" including CPR and breathing tubes.
  • Vogel criticized Brian Hickerson, her daughter's on-and-off boyfriend who was present at the scene; police reports stated Hickerson and his brother were escorted out after EMS declared Hayden deceased on Sunday.
  • The Greenville Police Department and Greenville County Coroner are investigating the death, with authorities noting no preliminary signs of foul play after an acquaintance placed the initial 911 call.
  • Hayden is survived by her 11-year-old daughter, Kaya, who lives in Ukraine, while Vogel expressed solace believing her daughter has reunited with her late brother, Jansen Panettiere.
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NBC LA broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
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