Hayden Panettiere died at the age of 36, according to reports detailing the aftermath of the former child star and “Heroes” actor’s passing. Two days after her death, police in Carolina investigated the residence of Brian and Zach Hickerson, where authorities and family statements revealed that Narcan, an opioid antagonist, was administered before emergency services arrived at the scene.
Emergency Response and Narcan Administration at the Scene
According to a statement given to TMZ by Zach Hickerson, Brian Hickerson administered Narcan to Panettiere after discovering the actor unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina. Zach Hickerson stated, “I immediately called 911 and Brian gave her Narcan.” Following the administration of the overdose reversal drug, both men performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) while remaining on speakerphone with a 911 dispatcher until emergency medical services arrived, according to Zach Hickerson’s account to police.
Chronology Provided by Zach Hickerson
Zach Hickerson, who works as a pastor, outlined the timeline of events to investigators. According to his statement, he attended church on Sunday morning with plans to meet for lunch and play golf afterward. When he was unable to reach either Brian Hickerson or Panettiere by phone during the afternoon, he assumed they were still sleeping and went to the rented apartment.
“I knocked loudly on the door, which apparently woke Brian from the nap they were taking together on the pull-out sofa in the living room,” Zach Hickerson stated. Upon entering and attempting to wake Panettiere for lunch, the two men realized she was unresponsive.
Autopsy Results and Investigation Findings
Greenville County Coroner Mike Ellis conducted an autopsy on the body of Hayden Panettiere. According to the coroner’s findings, the examination revealed no signs of trauma contributing to the death. Specifically, the autopsy found no evidence of injuries caused by sharp objects.
Did you know?
Hayden Panettiere began her career as a commercial child star before gaining widespread recognition for her role as Claire Bennet in the television series Heroes, Juliette Barnes in Nashville, and as the voice of Princess Dot in the 1998 Pixar animated film A Bug’s Life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the autopsy reveal about Hayden Panettiere’s death?
According to Greenville County Coroner Mike Ellis, an autopsy showed no signs of trauma or injuries from sharp objects contributing to her death.
Who administered Narcan, and when?
According to a statement by Zach Hickerson to TMZ, Brian Hickerson administered Narcan to Panettiere after discovering her unresponsive, prior to emergency responders arriving.
What emergency measures were taken before paramedics arrived?
According to police interviews with Zach Hickerson, both he and Brian Hickerson performed CPR while maintaining contact with a 911 operator until emergency services reached the Greenville, South Carolina apartment.
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