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Hayden Panettiere’s on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson reacts to memorial snub

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Rubio, A. (2026, September 19). Hayden Panettiere’s on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson reacts to memorial snub. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/19/celebrity-news/hayden-panettieres-boyfriend-brian-hickerson-reacts-to-memorial-snub/

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Brian Hickerson, Hayden Panettiere's boyfriend, and his brother Zach were not invited to Panettiere’s memorial service but have expressed understanding of the organizers' decision. Brian, 37, has reportedly lost about 40 pounds since her death and is struggling to cope with her absence. On September 12, Brian was also handcuffed by police in Greenville, South Carolina, following an alleged altercation where he accused local police of leaking information related to Panettiere’s death.

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Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach were excluded from her memorial service in Greenville, South Carolina, ahead of the one-month anniversary of her death. Despite not being invited, Brian expressed his struggles with her loss when approached by a photographer at a gas station, saying, "How do you think I’m doing?" Sources close to the brothers claim they respect the organizers' decision and hope the memorial serves as a "beautiful celebration" of Panettiere's life and legacy. Brian has reportedly lost about 40 pounds since her death and continues to cope with moments where he expects to hear from her, viewing it potentially as a "horrible dream." Additionally, on September 12, Brian was handcuffed by police following an altercation at a local bar in Greenville.

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“Article A reports on the planned celebration of life for Hayden Panettiere, while Article B covers Brian Hickerson's reaction to being excluded from this memorial event.”

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Brian and his brother, Zach — who was also snubbed from the memorial — are reportedly not fighting the organizers’ decision to exclude them, TMZ reported Friday. uncertain

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The brothers are said to recognize the sensitivity surrounding the memorial and respect the decision not to invite them, sources close to them told the outlet. asserted

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Despite being excluded from the service, Brian, 37, and Zach, 38, reportedly hope it serves as a “beautiful celebration of [Panettiere], her life and her legacy.” uncertain

it → exclude → Panettiere

The sources said the brothers are still struggling to process her death, with Brian in particular having a difficult time adjusting to life without her. asserted

Brian → say → her

Brian has reportedly lost around 40 pounds since Panettiere’s death and has struggled to regain a “sense of normalcy,” according to the sources. uncertain

Brian → lose → sources

They added that he still has moments when he expects to hear from Panettiere and believes the situation could somehow turn out to be a “horrible dream.” uncertain

situation → add → Panettiere

The brothers have also continued to deny any involvement in Panettiere’s death. asserted

brothers → continue → death

Brian, meanwhile, was handcuffed by police Sept. 12 following an alleged altercation at a Greenville, South Carolina, bar, where he was heard shouting, “GPD leaked it when my girlfriend died.” asserted

girlfriend → handcuff → it

Ahead of the one-month anniversary of Panettiere’s death, Brian was asked by a photographer at a Greenville gas station Wednesday how he was doing, to which he replied, “How do you think I’m doing?” Conversation Your voice matters. asserted

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Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted

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Hayden Panettiere’s on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson reacts to memorial snub

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