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911 call shows Hayden Panettiere was given CPR on day she died

911 call shows Hayden Panettiere was given CPR on day she died

Summary

Actress Hayden Panettiere was found unconscious at her home in Greenville, South Carolina, on August 16 and was given CPR by Zach Hickerson before being pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy showed her death was accidental and caused by a mix of drugs, including fentanyl and alprazolam.

Key Facts

  • Hayden Panettiere was found unconscious by Zach and Brian Hickerson at her home.
  • Zach Hickerson attempted CPR after a 911 operator instructed him during the call.
  • Emergency services arrived but Panettiere was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • The coroner ruled her death accidental due to toxic effects from several drugs.
  • Brian Hickerson gave Panettiere Narcan, a drug used to reverse opioid overdoses, before help arrived.
  • Panettiere had publicly spoken about her struggles with opioid and alcohol addiction.
  • She wrote a memoir discussing addiction, abuse, postpartum depression, and recovery.
  • In interviews, Panettiere shared her hope that her story would encourage others to seek help and be honest about their struggles.
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