Hayden Panettiere's Mother Reveals Final Ultimatum to Daughter

Lesley Vogel, the mother of the late actress Hayden Panettiere, has shared poignant details about their final conversation, revealing she issued an ultimatum to her daughter shortly before her death. Vogel stated she told Panettiere she could not maintain a close relationship if she continued to be involved with Brian Hickerson.

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I needed this. I needed some time.

Vogel recounted this difficult conversation on the television show "Good Morning America," explaining that she made the decision to distance herself on the advice of her therapist. At the time, she believed the separation would be temporary and never anticipated it would be their last talk. "I needed this. I needed some time," Vogel said, admitting she didn't foresee such a tragic outcome.

According to Vogel, about a year prior, Panettiere had expressed a desire to end her relationship with Hickerson, recognizing his toxic influence. "She knew Brian was toxic. She knew she had to remove him from her life," Vogel stated. However, approximately six weeks later, Panettiere began to drift away from her mother, eventually returning to Hickerson.

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She knew Brian was toxic. She knew she had to remove him from her life.

Upon learning of her daughter's decision to reconcile with Hickerson, Vogel confessed to losing her composure. "When I got her call that she was going to be with the person she loves, I just lost my composure," she said. Vogel felt unable to believe her daughter was returning to the relationship, suspecting Hickerson had manipulated her back despite her past experiences.

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When I got her call that she was going to be with the person she loves, I just lost my composure.

Panettiere died at the age of 36. Since her daughter's passing, Vogel has spoken publicly about her strong opposition to Hickerson, alleging the family had long tried to remove him from Panettiere's life. Hickerson, through his attorney, has denied these accusations, stating that Panettiere's death is still under investigation and urging the public to let law enforcement conduct their work. His lawyer noted that police have not found signs of foul play. Hickerson has declined further comment while the investigation is ongoing. Panettiere and Hickerson's relationship, which began in 2018, was marked by volatility and reported domestic violence incidents, which Panettiere had previously written about in her memoirs.

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Hayden's death is still under investigation, so it is important to let this investigation proceed.