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Brian Hickerson's attorney issues statement after Hayden Panettiere's death

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A statement has been issued by Brian Hickerson's attorney. This comes after the death of Hayden Panettiere.

The attorney is speaking out on Brian Hickerson's behalf in response to this event.

Further details about the statement and the circumstances surrounding Hayden Panettiere's death are available from the source.

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Category: News · Published: August 21, 2026 · Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Brian Hickerson's attorney issues statement after Hayden Panettiere's death

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