Hayden Panettiere Wears Late Brother Jansen’s Jacket as She Attends Memorial With On-Again, Off-Again Boyfriend Brian Hickerson

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A heartfelt tribute. Hayden Panettiere honored her late brother, Jansen Panettiere, at his memorial service while wearing a jacket he designed.The Heroes alum, 33, joined friends and family at Palisades Presbyterian Church in New York on Wednesday, March 8, to pay their respects to Jansen following his death at age 28.

Panettiere was also joined by her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Brian Hickerson. The Scream VI star was one of the several attendees who eulogized Jansen at the service.Us Weekly previously confirmed that Jansen died at his home in Nyack, New York, on February 19.

According to a police report, a friend went to check on the artist after he failed to show up for a business meeting. Jansen was found “sitting upright in a chair unresponsive” before paramedics were called to the scene.

There were “no obvious signs of trauma,” but Jansen was pronounced dead after CPR attempts.Weeks later, Hayden and her parents — Lesley Vogel and Skip Panettiere — detailed the circumstances that led to Jansen’s death. “Though it offers little solace, the Medical Examiner reported Jansen’s sudden passing was due to cardiomegaly (enlarged heart), coupled with aortic valve complications,” the family told Us in a statement.In order to view the video, please allow Manage CookiesThe trio continued: “Jansen’s heart could be seen in his eyes, and his charm in his brilliant, engaging smile; his soul in his masterful and revealing paintings, and the joy of life in his dry wit.