Hayden Panettiere, an iconic actress in America, has died at the age of 36. She is known for her appearances in popular shows such as "Heroes" and "Nashville." Her representatives have confirmed her demise.

As per a report issued by police on Tuesday, Brian Hickerson, Hayden Panettiere's boyfriend, and Jack Hickerson, his brother, were present in the South Carolina apartment where the actress met her demise over the weekend.

The relationship between Brian Hickerson and Hayden Panettiere had been rocky for several years. The 37-year-old actor has been charged with the assault of his girlfriend as well. He pled no contest to two charges of assault or battery on a spouse or partner. She served some time in jail in connection with this case.

The actress's cause of death is not yet known. The case is under investigation. An autopsy revealed no signs of injury or trauma. Police said authorities found no signs of foul play or criminal activity.

Hayden Panettiere struggled with addiction for a long time. She herself stated that her problems were linked to postpartum depression, childhood trauma, and the pressures of the entertainment industry.

Hayden also wrote openly about her life and her struggle with addiction in her book, "This Is Me: A Reckoning." Released in May, the book detailed her sobriety journey and the impact of addiction on her body.

Hayden Panettiere was best known for her work on popular shows like "Heroes" and "Nashville."

Her last film was "Sleepwalker," a psychological thriller. The film, which tells the story of a mother who begins to experience terrifying visions after losing her daughter in a car accident, was released in January.