Hayden Panettieres mom blames ex Brian Hickerson as history of abuse faces closer scrutiny

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Set us as preferred Hayden Panettiere was candid in her memoir and book tour interviews about the extensive abuse by on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson.Now he’s under the microscope as new details surrounding her death and their relationship emerge.

On Thursday, Panettiere’s mother, Lesley Vogel, whom the “Nashville” actor had a strained relationship with, pointed blame for the actor’s death toward an unnamed individual, but earlier this week she outright named Hickerson.“Although my daughter and I were estranged, it was not for lack of care or love,” she said in a statement to “Entertainment Tonight.” “It was due to the involvement of a toxic individual who I believe led to her death.”⁠⁠”It leads me to believe there are still questions surrounding what happened,” she said.

“And I think we are all looking for answers.”⁠And earlier this week, she told NBC, “This person in her life that we have been trying to get rid of for quite some time was with her at her death, and that was Brian Hickerson.”Hickerson broke his silence for the first time since Panettiere died Sunday of an apparent overdose as his attorney Sloan Ellis made a statement on his behalf.“Hayden’s death remains under investigation and it is important to allow that investigation to proceed,” Ellis told TMZ.

“As has been publicly reported, police confirmed there were no signs of foul play.”“Out of respect for Hayden’s loved ones and the ongoing investigation, there will be no further comment at this time.”Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson were present when emergency responders found Panettiere in cardiac arrest on Sunday.According to a report from Greenville, S.C., police, Zach was “very emotional” as paramedics attempted to revive Panettiere, and Brian “did not become emotional until ...