Hayden Panettiere's death on August 16, 2025 has left everyone shocked. The actor was at an Airbnb in Greenville when she allegedly went into cardiac arrest following a possible overdose, according to TMX. Her initial autopsy found no signs of trauma or foul play. While the DEA continue to investigate her death, her mother has now broken her silence on losing her 36-year-old daughter and their estranged relationship.

Hayden Panettiere's mother on why she distanced herself

Speaking for the first time after her daughter's death, Hayden Panettiere's mother, Lesley Vogel told Good Morning America that she severed ties with her daughter after the actor called to announce her return to on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson. Notably, the news comes after Vogel spent roughly six weeks visiting Los Angeles to help Hayden with her health struggles.