Hayden Panettiere’s parents clash over jewelry she was wearing at the time of her death

Hayden Panettiere’s parents, Lesley Vogel and Skip Panettiere, reportedly disagreed over who should receive her personal effects
Hayden Panettiere was wearing stud earrings that were removed during her autopsy and placed into evidence (Getty Images)
Hayden Panettiere was wearing stud earrings that were removed during her autopsy and placed into evidence (Getty Images)

GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA: Hayden Panettiere’s parents, Lesley Vogel and Skip Panettiere, are reportedly clashing over jewelry the actress was wearing when she died at 36, with a Greenville County coroner’s report stating that the earrings were removed during her autopsy and placed into evidence for safekeeping.

The disagreement came as Panettiere’s loved ones gathered in Malibu to celebrate her life at a memorial service about a month after her death.

Hayden Panettiere’s parents clash over her earrings

According to the Greenville County coroner’s report, Panettiere was wearing “stud type earrings” when she died, and they were removed from her body during her autopsy examination.

NASHVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 15: Hayden Panettiere (ABC's Nashville) performs during
Hayden Panettiere performed during 'Nashville for Africa,' a benefit for the African Children's Choir, at the Ryman Auditorium on February 15, 2016, in Nashville, Tennessee (Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

“This Senior Deputy contacted [redacted] and [redacted] to inform them that the autopsy has been completed and results are pending at this time,” the report stated, adding, “Both parties were informed of personal property that was removed from the decedent during autopsy, which was logged into the property and evidence section of this report,” it added.

“The property was placed in the Senior Deputy’s locker for safe keeping on this same date.”

The report stated that one of Panettiere’s parents wanted the earrings mailed to them in North Carolina, while the other wanted them sent to their address in California.

Hayden Panettiere and mother, Lesley Vogel *EXCLUSIVE* ***Exclusive*** (Photo by Mathew Imaging/FilmMagic)
Hayden Panettiere and her mother, Lesley Vogel, attended an event (Mathew Imaging/FilmMagic)

“Both parties were informed that until they could reach an agreement regarding the decedent’s personal effects that they would not be released,” the report stated. The document also said Panettiere’s parents were “informed” that her body was ready to be released to a mortuary or funeral home of their choice.

Panettiere died on August 16 after she was found unresponsive by her boyfriend Brian Hickerson’s brother, Zach Hickerson, at a Greenville, South Carolina, Airbnb. She was 36. Per the coroner’s report, she died due to substance abuse and her death was ruled accidental.

Peter Korah, CEO of 7 Jeans, Hayden Panettiere, Lesley Vogel and Jansen Panettiere (Photo by Duffy-Marie Arnoult/WireImage)
Peter Korah, Hayden Panettiere, Lesley Vogel and Jansen Panettiere attended an event (Duffy-Marie Arnoult/WireImage)

Hayden Panettiere’s loved ones gather for Malibu memorial

Panettiere’s loved ones gathered in Malibu, California, this past weekend to celebrate her life at a memorial one month after her death. The service was attended by her ‘Nashville’ co-star Connie Britton, Evan Ross, Paris Hilton, Ruby Rose and many more.

Britton appeared somber as she approached the church venue and reportedly made a speech. Her and Panettiere’s fellow ‘Nashville’ castmate Charles Esten also spoke and reportedly performed Panettiere’s song 'Free' from the show with 11-year-old Isabella D’Amore.

Other ‘Nashville’ alums included Lennon Stella and Jonathan Jackson. Doves were released outside the church before the ceremony. TMZ heard from a source that the memorial was “emotional and beautiful.” A hula dance performance by Ka’ala Clarke was also held as a tribute to Panettiere’s love for Hawaii.

MONTE CARLO, MONACO - MAY 18: Actress Hayden Panettiere (L) and Wladimir Klitschko attend the World Music Awards 2010 at the Sporting Club on May 18, 2010 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Venturelli/WireImage)
Hayden Panettiere and Wladimir Klitschko attended the World Music Awards 2010 at the Sporting Club on May 18, 2010, in Monte Carlo, Monaco (Venturelli/WireImage)

The memorial was organized by her family, including father Skip Panettiere, and about 150 people attended. An insider told TMZ that Panettiere loved the ocean and whales, making a coastal location important to her loved ones.

Panettiere’s ex-fiance, Wladimir Klitschko, and their 11-year-old daughter, Kaya, were not seen at the event. One day after Panettiere’s death, Klitschko took to Facebook to mourn his ex.

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