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Attorney for Hayden Panettiere's on-again-off-again boyfriend releases statement

Headline from WKBN Youngstown

Brian Hickerson, the on-again, off-again boyfriend of actress Hayden Panettiere, has broken his silence following her sudden death earlier this week in South Carolina.

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  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Hayden Panettiere’s ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson breaks silence on her tragic death (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    On Thursday, he broke his silence via his lawyer to TMZ.

  2. Rolling Stone

    Hayden Panettiere’s Ex-Boyfriend Brian Hickerson says Breaks Silence (opens Rolling Stone)

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    “Hayden’s death remains under investigation and it is important to allow that investigation to proceed”

  3. The Hollywood Reporter

    Hayden Panettiere’s Boyfriend Breaks Silence on Her Death (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Brian Hickerson's attorney says police have found no signs of foul play as the investigation into the actress' death continues.

  4. ABC News

    Brian Hickerson's attorney issues statement after Hayden Panettiere's death (opens ABC News)

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    ABC News's feed description

    An investigation into the late actress's death is ongoing.

  5. Fox News

    Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson breaks silence after star's death (opens Fox News)

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    Brian Hickerson's lawyer says Hayden Panettiere's death remains under investigation and that police confirmed no signs of foul play at the scene.

  6. WKBN Youngstown

    Attorney for Hayden Panettiere's on-again-off-again boyfriend releases statement (opens WKBN Youngstown)

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    WKBN Youngstown's feed description

    Brian Hickerson, the on-again, off-again boyfriend of actress Hayden Panettiere, has broken his silence following her sudden death earlier this week in South Carolina.

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