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Entertainment · October 14, 2026

Hayden Panettiere 911 Call: Listen To Zach Hickerson Get CPR Instructions

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Newly released 911 audio and police reports provide details regarding the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, who passed away on August 16 at age 36. According to the records, Zach Hickerson, the brother of Panettiere's boyfriend Brian Hickerson, found her unresponsive at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina. The 911 dispatcher provided CPR instructions to Zach, who performed chest compressions and ventilation until first responders arrived. The Greenville County Coroner's Office ruled the death accidental, caused by the toxic effects of several substances including fentanyl and alprazolam. Panettiere had previously been open about her struggles with substance abuse and postpartum depression.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • Hayden Panettiere died on August 16 at the age of 36.
  • The death occurred at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina.
  • Zach Hickerson found Panettiere unresponsive and called 911.
  • The 911 dispatcher provided Zach Hickerson with instructions for CPR.
  • The cause of death was ruled an accidental overdose involving fentanyl, 4-ANPP, alprazolam, methocarbamol, and quetiapine.
  • Panettiere was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving measures.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Brian Hickerson gave a 'bag of medication' to police officers.
  • Zach Hickerson told TMZ that Brian Hickerson administered Narcan to Panettiere.
  • Panettiere had allegedly overdosed and entered rehab at some point prior to her death.
  • The death occurred in an Airbnb.
  • The time of death was recorded as 2:32 p.m. local time.

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