{
  "id": 2473010,
  "title": "Hayden Panettiere death update: Brian Hickerson ‘gave her Narcan’ as brother reveals final moments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/hayden-panettiere-death-update-brian-hickerson-gave-her-narcan-as",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T01:33:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/hayden-panettiere-death-update-brian-hickerson-gave-her-narcan-as-brother-reveals-final-moments-101787357722750.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hayden Panettiere's cause of death remains under investigation, but new details have emerged about her final moments. Her ex-boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, administered Narcan to her when she was found unconscious. Hickerson's brother, Zach, spoke out about the incident to end speculation and sensationalism. Zach and Brian attempted CPR while waiting for emergency services to arrive. The tragedy occurred on August 16 in South Carolina, where Hayden had traveled with her ex. Zach expressed his profound grief, stating that Hayden was one of his closest friends for the past eight years. Separately, a judge denied Hickerson's request to clear his 2020 domestic violence record, citing his recent appearance in a TMZ interview where he appeared high on a stimulant. The District Attorney pointed out Hickerson's prior arrest for being high in West Hollywood and his ongoing admission of abuse in his victim's best-selling book.",
  "summary": "Hayden Panettiere's ex Brian Hickerson gave her Narcan after she was found unconscious, as a judge separately denied clearing his domestic violence record.",
  "key_points": [
    "Hayden Panettiere found unconscious, ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson administered Narcan",
    "Brothers Zach Hickerson and Brian Hickerson attempted CPR after finding Hayden",
    "Zach Hickerson grieves, notes Hayden as closest friend for eight years"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Hayden Panettiere's ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson administering Narcan and attempting CPR suggests a desperate bid to save her, but also raises questions about his role given his troubled past.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}