
Hayden Panettiere kept friends in the dark about Hickerson reunion ahead of death
Page Six reports Hayden Panettiere kept some friends in the dark about reportedly reconnecting with ex Brian Hickerson before her death at 36; the couple’s on/off relationship included multiple domestic-violence incidents and a restraining order, with a March 2026 sighting at LAX suggesting a possible reconciliation. Panettiere’s death in Greenville, SC is under investigation with no signs of foul play, and she is survived by her daughter Kaya and her parents who have asked for privacy.



