Police Respond to Welfare Check at Brian Hickerson’s South Carolina Home
Police were called to the family home of Brian Hickerson, boyfriend of the recently deceased actress Hayden Panettiere, in Greenville, South Carolina, for a welfare check. The call was reportedly unrelated to Panettiere's death investigation.
St. Louis, MO, August 19, 2026 —
Law enforcement officers were dispatched to the residence of Brian Hickerson, the boyfriend of the late actress Hayden Panettiere, in Greenville, South Carolina, to conduct a welfare check. The call for the welfare check was reportedly not connected to any ongoing investigation into Panettiere’s death.
Details regarding the specific circumstances or individuals involved in the welfare check at Hickerson’s home were not immediately available. The Greenville Police Department has not released further information concerning the incident.
Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in “Heroes” and “Nashville,” passed away. The circumstances surrounding her death are not detailed in this report.
Brian Hickerson has been publicly associated with Panettiere. Information regarding his current legal status or any connection to the welfare check beyond his residence at the property was not provided.
The welfare check occurred at Hickerson’s family home in Greenville, South Carolina. The nature of the response and its purpose were confirmed to be for a welfare check. Authorities have indicated that this incident is separate from the investigation into the death of Hayden Panettiere.
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