Hayden Panettiere, 36, dies after an apparent overdose at a luxury apartment complex in Greenville, South Carolina, on Aug. 16, according to multiple outlets. Following her death, her estranged mother, Lesley Vogel, speaks publicly about their final communications and raises allegations involving Panettiere’s on-again, off-again boyfriend, Brian Hickerson.
Across reports, Vogel says she had an ultimatum for Panettiere tied to Hickerson, describing him as “toxic” and linking the ultimatum to their estrangement. Outlets also report that Vogel made comments to media outlets, including “Good Morning America,” and faced criticism for how she is grieving. Some coverage adds that Vogel claims Hickerson pawned or sold parts of Panettiere’s belongings before her death.
Several sources also frame Vogel’s broader allegations as questions about the circumstances and response around the death scene. One outlet reports Vogel says she pressed South Carolina law enforcement to investigate and disputed Hickerson’s account. Other outlets emphasize her harsh messaging toward critics and defenders of her daughter, though they cite the same central claims: the ultimatum, the estrangement, and disputes involving Hickerson.
