Hayden Panettiere's Boyfriend Was Present at Her South Carolina Apartment at Time of Death

A police report released Tuesday reveals that Hayden

A police report released Tuesday reveals that Hayden Panettiere's on-again, off-again boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, and his brother, Zach Hickerson, were at the Greenville, South Carolina, apartment where the actress died over the weekend.

According to the report, a responding officer arrived at the residence on Sunday afternoon and was greeted by the two brothers. Inside, the officer observed paramedics performing CPR on an unresponsive woman, who was later identified as Panettiere.

The circumstances surrounding the 35-year-old actress's death remain under investigation, with authorities yet to release an official cause. An autopsy is pending, and toxicology results may take several weeks to process.

Panettiere, known for her roles in "Heroes" and

Panettiere, known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville," had been open about her struggles with addiction and mental health in recent years. In a 2022 interview, she discussed her journey toward recovery and her desire to advocate for others facing similar challenges.

Friends and colleagues have expressed shock and sadness at her passing, remembering her as a talented performer and a devoted mother. She is survived by her young daughter, Kaya, whom she shared with former fiancé Wladimir Klitschko.

The investigation into Panettiere's death is ongoing, with officials awaiting further forensic results to determine the exact cause.