New developments are emerging in the investigation surrounding the sudden death of actress Hayden Panettiere.
Police were seen Wednesday morning at the Greenville, South Carolina home of the grandmother of Brian and Zach Hickerson, just days after Panettiere was found unresponsive at a nearby Airbnb. According to Page Six, officers were conducting a welfare check and visited the property twice Wednesday morning.
Brian Hickerson, Panettiere’s on again, off again boyfriend, and his brother Zach were both present at the apartment where the 36 year old actress died on Sunday, August 16, according to a police report. Zach reportedly discovered Panettiere unresponsive and in cardiac arrest. Emergency responders attempted to revive her, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
An autopsy found no signs of trauma, and authorities have said foul play is not suspected at this time. However, Panettiere’s official cause and manner of death remain under investigation as officials await additional testing, including toxicology results.
Panettiere was best known for her roles in Heroes, Nashville, Remember the Titans and the Scream franchise. She was 36 years old and is survived by her daughter, Kaya.
The investigation remains ongoing.