Washington DC, Aug. 21 -- Actor Hayden Panettiere's death is being investigated, with her former boyfriend Brian Hickerson now speaking through his attorney about the case.

Police have said there were no signs of foul play, while the cause and manner of her death are still pending, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Panettiere, known for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', was found unresponsive at a home in South Carolina on Sunday. She was 36.

Hickerson, who dated Panettiere on and off since 2018, was at the South Carolina home when she was found unresponsive, along with his brother Zach Hickerson. Neither brother has been named as a suspect or person of interest in the investigation.

On Thursday, Hickerson's attorney Sloan Ell...