LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Nicholas Brendon, the actor known for his role on the TV series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” has died. He was 54.
Brendon’s death was announced Friday by his family in a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter. The statement said the actor died in his sleep of natural causes.
“Most people know Nicky for his work as an actor and for the characters he brought to life over the years,” a statement posted on Brendon’s Instagram page said. “In recent years Nicky has found his passion in painting and art. Nicky loved to share his enthusiastic talent with his family, friends and fans.
“He was passionate, sensitive, and endlessly driven to create. Those who truly knew him understood that his art was one of the purest reflections of who he was.”
In 2023, Brendon revealed he had been diagnosed with a congenital heart defect and had suffered a heart attack.
Brendon is best known for playing Xander Harris in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” during the show’s seven seasons.
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