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Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says

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Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend. That is according to a police report released Tuesday.

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  1. FOX 46 Charlotte

    Actress Hayden Panettiere dies in the Upstate SC, police say (opens FOX 46 Charlotte)

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    Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville," has died at an apartment complex in Greenville.

  2. NBC Los Angeles

    Hayden Panettiere's ex-boyfriend was at scene when she died, police report says (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    Hayden Panettiere discusses “Nashville” with the Build Series at AOL HQ on Jan. 5, 2017, in New York City.

  3. NBC Chicago

    Hayden Panettiere's ex was at the scene when the actress died, police report reveals (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Newly released police documents revealed what happened when officers arrived at the scene where Hayden Panettiere was found dead over the weekend , including what her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, told first responders.

  4. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Hayden Panettiere's ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson was at the scene when she died: Police (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    Hayden Panettiere was known for her roles in "Heroes," "Nashville" and more.

  5. WHEC Rochester

    Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend. That is according to a police report released Tuesday.

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