Brian Hickerson has been at the center of the buzz surrounding Hayden Panettiere's death. Amid that, a new report has made some shocking revelations.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleHayden Panettiere was in a South Carolina apartment called the Judson Mill Lofts in Greenville at the time of her death. The news was confirmed by her rep on August 16, 2026 (ET), and it was revealed that her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, was present in the apartment when she died. Now, some new details about Hayden's boyfriend have surfaced, leaving everyone shocked.
Hayden Panettiere's boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, was permanently banned from at least three South Carolina bars in the months before the actress' death. According to a report by TMZ, a source with direct knowledge revealed that he was barred from Hooters, Twin Peaks, and another Greenville bar within the last two to three months. The report stated that Brian's bans stemmed from concerns over excessive drinking and intoxication on the properties.
The source revealed that while Brian Hickerson was often nice, kind, and engaging with staff members when he was sober, his drunken self was a stark contrast. They alleged that he could become erratic and irate once intoxicated and would often fail to listen when the staff asked him to leave. The report further suggested that the staff would try to guide him out when they believed he was too drunk, but the real estate agent would refuse to cooperate.
It is also worth noting that Brian Hickerson was arrested in August 2025 after he was allegedly found high at a restaurant in West Hollywood. However, it seems like Brian's not going out to bars or anywhere else these days. According to reports, he's been holed up in his family home in Greenville and only emerges for deliveries and errands.
Brian Hickerson has had a long on-again, off-again relationship with Hayden Panettiere. The actress had filed several domestic violence complaints against him. However, they seem to have rekindled the flames in the months leading up to the Nashville actress' death.
It was previously reported by TMZ that Hayden Panettiere was pronounced dead on August 16, 2026 (ET) after she was found unresponsive inside an Airbnb in Greenville. The report revealed that the actress was sharing the residence with Brian Hickerson. However, Hayden's loved ones met their renewed romance with caution, believing he would lead her back down a dark path.
Brian Hickerson's brother, Zach Hickerson, previously told TMZ that the former had administered Narcan in an attempt to save Hayden Panettiere after finding her unconscious around noon on August 16, 2026. It's telling that Brian also had Narcan on hand. Hayden's death remains under investigation by state authorities and the DEA.
Meanwhile, Hayden Panettiere's estranged mother, Lesley Vogel, publicly criticized Brian Hickerson after her daughter's death. What further is being noticed is that it was just three days before Hayden's death that prosecutors in L.A. called out Brian for being "quite high" during a May 2026 interview with TMZ's Charlie Neff.
There have been several reports that made headlines since Hayden Panettiere's death, alleging that Brian Hickerson had previously sent threatening texts to the actress. Other reports have claimed that he was banned from Hayden's book tour. The actress's neighbor has even stated that they are afraid of Brian.
What are your thoughts on the new revelation about Hayden Panettiere's boyfriend, Brian Hickerson?
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