Hayden Panettiere's mother has spoken out following the actor's death, revealing that the family had long-standing concerns regarding her daughter's on-off boyfriend, Brian Hickerson.
Reports indicate that Hickerson was present at Panettiere's apartment when she died, following a history of alleged domestic abuse between the couple.
Panettiere's mother stated she believed the pair were still together at the time of the incident, noting she had not spoken to her daughter since October.