Brian Hickerson Reflects on Hayden Panettiere's Death One Month Later

WHO:

NY Post - Brian Hickerson, Zach Hickerson

E! News - Brian Hickerson, Hayden Panettiere, Zach Hickerson, Sloan Ellis

NY Post - Brian Hickerson, Hayden Panettiere, Zach Hickerson

WHAT:

NY Post - Brian Hickerson was involved in a motorcycle accident with his brother Zach Hickerson after an altercation at a bar in Greenville, South Carolina, leading to Zach's arrest for disorderly conduct.

E! News - Brian Hickerson publicly addressed Hayden Panettiere's death for the first time.

E! News - Brian Hickerson stated, "How do you think I'm doing?" when asked about his well-being.

E! News - Brian Hickerson responded to condolences with, "Appreciate it. That's all I got for you, man."

E! News - An attorney for Brian Hickerson released a statement indicating that Hayden's death remains under investigation.

WHERE:

E! News - The comments were made at a gas station in Greenville, South Carolina.

NY Post - The motorcycle accident involving Brian and Zach Hickerson occurred on their way home from jail in Greenville, South Carolina.

WHEN:

NY Post - The motorcycle accident occurred over the weekend prior to the article's publication.

E! News - Hayden Panettiere passed away on August 16.

E! News - Brian Hickerson spoke out on September 16.

E! News - The statement from Brian's attorney was released nearly a month after Hayden's death.

WHY:

E! News - The attorney emphasized the importance of allowing the investigation into Hayden's death to proceed.

HOW:

E! News - Brian Hickerson's comments were made in an exclusive video obtained by E! News.

(UPDATED September 17, 2026 13:06 UTC)

Brian Hickerson was involved in a motorcycle accident with his brother Zach Hickerson following an altercation at a bar in Greenville, South Carolina. The incident resulted in Zach's arrest for disorderly conduct. The motorcycle accident took place over the weekend prior to the article's publication.

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(UPDATED September 17, 2026 10:59 UTC)

Brian Hickerson publicly addressed the death of Hayden Panettiere for the first time, stating, "How do you think I'm doing?" when asked about his well-being, and responding to condolences with, "Appreciate it. That's all I got for you, man." His comments were made at a gas station in Greenville, South Carolina, where an attorney for Hickerson also indicated that the investigation into Hayden's death, which occurred on August 16, remains ongoing.