Brian Hickerson Makes First Outing Since Hayden Panettiere's Death

Brian Hickersonis continuing on in the wake of Hayden Panettiere‘s death.

Three days after the Nashvillestar died in Greenville, S.C., at age 36, her on-again, off-again boyfriend stepped out in the same city on Aug. 19.

Keeping a low profile, Brian wore a beige zip-up hoodie, a white T-shirt, matching baseball cap and sunglasses as he made his way to the passenger seat of a SUV.

In a Greenville Police Department report obtained by E! News, authorities said Brian and his brotherZach Hickersoncalled 911 to an apartment complex located in the Judson neighborhood shortly after 1:00 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found first responders performing CPR on Panettiere, who they said “did not seem to have any obvious physical reasons to be unresponsive.”

While Zach was “very emotional” during attempts to revive the Heroes alum, in the report police said Brian “did not become emotional” until medical workers declared her dead just after 2:30 p.m.

Brian—who police said wasidentified as Panettiere’s boyfriend by his brother—then provided investigators a “bag of medication” the actress was taking at the time of her death, per the report.

An autopsy was later performed, though <a href="https://comicvibe.com/exclusive-official-full-idw-november-and-december-2026-solicits/” title=”Exclusive: Official Full IDW November And December 2026 Solicits”>officials have not yet determined a cause of death.

Brian Hickerson Steps Out for First Time After Hayden Panettiere's Death — Filmsbyjosh / BACKGRID

E! News has previously made attempts to reach Brian for comment but has not heard back.

Two months before her passing, Panettiere told E! News she was single and focused on “checking in with myself, being self-aware, being surrounded by healthy people who bring out the best in me.”

“I’ve been through a bit of trauma in that area,” she said of her past dating life. “So, I’m focusing on me.”

Hayden Panettiere, Brian Hickerson — gotpap/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

However, Panettiere—mom to to 11-year-old daughter Kaya with ex Wladimir Klitschko—noted at the time that she would be open to the “right person” entering her life.

“The door is not closed,” theIce Princess actress added. “I love to be in love.”

For a look back at Panettiere’s life in photos, read on.