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Hayden Panettiere was seen for the first time in public since her brother Jansen's tragic death aged 28 last month - as she arrived at LAX Airport on Thursday.
Jansen Panettiere was found dead on February 19 at his apartment in Nyack, New York - he reportedly died 'from an enlarged heart' according to a statement issued by his relatives, who say it was confirmed by the Medical Examiner.
The actress, 33, clad in a green jacket, joggers and sneakers, was seen arriving at the terminal with a friend before they jetted off from California.
Panettiere paid tribute to her brother over the weekend after friends concerned about his wellbeing found him 'sitting upright in a chair unresponsive.'
In a statement, the family said: '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.
Tragic loss: Hayden Panettiere was seen for the first time in public since her brother Jansen's tragic death aged 28 last month as she arrived at LAX Airport on Thursday
Jansen Panettiere was found dead on February 19 at his apartment in Nyack, New York - he reportedly died 'from an enlarged heart' according to a statement issued by his relatives, who say it was confirmed by the Medical Examiner (pictured together in 2019)
'His charisma, warmth, compassion for others, and his creative spirit will live forever in our hearts and in the hearts of all whom he encountered.
'Though it offers little solace, the Medical Examiner reported Jansen's sudden passing was due to cardiomegaly (enlarged heart), coupled with aortic valve complications.
'We sincerely appreciate the outpouring of love and support towards our family as we navigate this unthinkable loss, and ask that we be gifted our privacy during this time of mourning.
'We love you so much Jansen and you will be in our hearts forever.'
A source told Daily Mail las week that Panettiere 'is in the grieving process right now, but the reports that she is headed for a relapse are utter and complete BS.'
The comments come after Hayden has been 'inconsolable' over her brother's death, with neighbors telling DailyMail.com that Jansen had been abusing prescription painkillers – believed to be Oxycodone – and had been 'popping them like gumballs' over the years.
Sources said that Jansen seemed to have sobered up after completing a stint in rehab last year, before falling off the wagon again in recent months.
'Jansen was her brother, and he was also her best friend,' the source continued. 'She talked to him every day and he never judged her. Without him she would not have had the success she has, and she will be the first to say this.'
Sighting: The actress, 33, clad in a green jacket, joggers and sneakers, was seen arriving at the terminal with a friend before they jetted off from California
Grieving: The actress was seen for the first since her brother's death two weeks ago
A source recently told DailyMail.com: 'Hayden feels incomplete and broken, but she is not spiraling by any means'
Support: The star was joined by a friend as she prepared for her flight
Sighting: Hayden was seen walking through the terminal days after her bereavement
Flight: Hayden chatted with her companion as she headed to her terminal
'So, she feels incomplete and broken, but she is not spiraling by any means,' the source continued.
'She is being strong because she must be and says that one of the hardest parts is that she still goes to call or text him and realizes that she can’t. She knows that he is watching over her from above and the last thing that she wants to do right now is get f**d up.
'Hayden is surrounded by so much love and support from her family and friends. There is not one second of the day where she is alone at this time. No one would allow her to slip, and it is just horrible that anyone would say otherwise.
This has made everyone in her life come together and she is trying to find a silver lining in this because she knows that he would not want her to be in pain.’
In a statement, the family said: '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.
Friends of the 28-year-old who discovered his body began performing CPR in a desperate attempt to revive him, but EMTs pronounced him DOA when they arrived at the apartment last month
Jansen's father, Alan 'Skip' Panettiere (seen with his son in 2007), was one of the first to arrive on the scene
The actor was found in a chair in his apartment in Nyack, New York (exterior pictured), which is located just a stone's throw from the town of Palisades, where he and Hayden grew up
Jansen's father Skip (seen with his ex-wife Lesley and their two children) told EMTs that he had spoken to his son the night before his death, noting that he had 'sounded okay'
Neighbors say they wouldn't be surprised if the actor-cum-artist had suffered a fatal overdose, saying Jansen was often seen returning to his apartment in the early hours of the morning looking 'wasted' and 'shabbily dressed.'
One revealed The Walking Dead star lived at an apartment building on Main Street until a year and a half ago, when Jansen mysteriously disappeared from the scene for 'a good year.'
'He'd come out of a car at 4am wasted,' said the local. 'He said he was just coming back from a shoot. He looked destroyed.'
The neighbor described Jansen, who was born and raised in the Rockland County area, as a 'regular, friendly' and
