Hayden Panettiere’s Team Slams Speculation And Rumours About Her Death

Hayden Panettiere’s representatives are hitting back at ongoing speculation surrounding the late actor’s death.

In a statement to Us Weekly on Tuesday, the Heroes star’s team hit out at the “many people who were not close to Hayden” who have taken the opportunity to “fuel gossip and speculation about a situation they knew very little about” in recent history.

They lamented: “It is deeply disrespectful to her memory and to those who knew and loved her and are actively grieving this tremendous loss.”

“If you have legitimate information that could be helpful, please contact law enforcement rather than turning to social media to speculate publicly about something you do not fully understand,” they continued, adding: “There is much more to this story than what is currently being discussed publicly, and those closest to Hayden are actively cooperating with the ongoing investigation to help ensure that the truth comes to light and that justice is properly served.”

“The cause and manner of death remain pending further investigation and the completion of additional studies,” the Greenville County Coroner’s Office has said. “This investigation remains active and ongoing. No further details are available for release at this time.”

More recently, police have claimed that her ex-boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, and his brother, Zach, had both been at Hayden’s apartment at the time of her death.