Hayden Panettiere's ex-partner accused of pawning her belongings

Hayden Panettiere's mother, Lesley Vogel, has leveled serious accusations against the actress's ex-partner, Brian Hickerson, alleging he pawned some of Panettiere's personal belongings. These claims surface amidst ongoing questions surrounding the actress's recent death, the cause of which has not yet been publicly disclosed.

Vogel told The New York Times that during a visit to Panettiere in Los Angeles in 2025, when the actress was experiencing significant physical pain, she discovered that several of her daughter's possessions, including a vintage guitar, were being held in storage under Hickerson's name. According to Vogel, Panettiere was completely unaware of this situation and was surprised by the revelation.

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When I visited Hayden in Los Angeles in 2025, she was going through a difficult time with severe physical pain. That's when I discovered that several of her belongings, including a vintage guitar, were in a storage unit under Hickerson's name.

A second source consulted by the newspaper corroborated Vogel's account, confirming that Hickerson had allegedly pawned the actress's items. These accusations gain particular significance given Hickerson's financial situation; he declared bankruptcy in 2022. However, the exact timeline of when Panettiere's belongings were pawned and the amount of money Hickerson may have obtained remains unclear.

Hickerson has not yet responded directly to Vogel's accusations. His attorney, Sloan Ellis, stated that the investigation into the death of the "Heroes" star is ongoing and requested that authorities be allowed to conduct their process without interference. Panettiere passed away on August 16 at the age of 36 in Greenville, South Carolina, where she was with Hickerson and her brother Zach.

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The investigation into the death of the 'Heroes' star is ongoing, and we ask that the authorities be allowed to carry out the corresponding process.