Hayden Panettiere's Rep Denounces Rumors After 36-Year-Old Actress's Death as Investigation Continues
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Updated · Us Weekly · Aug 25
Hayden Panettiere's Rep Denounces Rumors After 36-Year-Old Actress's Death as Investigation Continues
3 articles · Updated · Us Weekly · Aug 25
Summary
Hayden Panettiere's representative called online speculation about the actress's death "deeply disrespectful" and urged anyone with credible information to contact law enforcement instead of posting on social media.
The statement said people close to Panettiere are cooperating with investigators and insisted there is "much more to this story" than what has been discussed publicly.
August 16 marked Panettiere's death at age 36 after a reported cardiac arrest in Greenville; first responders could not revive her, and authorities opened a parallel coroner and police investigation.
An autopsy found no signs of trauma, but the cause of death has not been released, keeping attention on an inquiry that also drew scrutiny after a neighbor described a taped-over door camera.
A source close to the family said the cameras were linked to on-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson's phone, while Hickerson's attorney said there were no signs of foul play and declined further comment during the investigation.