Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson breaks silence after star's death

Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson broke his silence after the sudden and tragic death of the actress.

Hickerson's lawyer, Sloan Ellis, shared a brief statement with TMZ on Thursday. 

"Hayden's death remains under investigation, and it is important to allow that investigation to proceed. As has been publicly reported, police confirmed there were no signs of foul play," Ellis said.

"Out of respect for Hayden's loved ones and the ongoing investigation, there...