Nicholas Brendon, Buffy Star, Passes Away at 54

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is entertainment and celebrity news today. Actor Nick was Brendan, best known for playing Xander Harris on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died at age 54. His family shared the news on his Facebook page, explaining he passed away in his sleep from natural causes. Brendan starred in all seven seasons of the popular series, alongside Sarah Michelle Geller and Alison Hannigan. He later took on roles in shows like Criminal Minds and Kitchen Confidential, plus films such as Psycho Beach Party in Demon Island. Loved ones highlighted his passion for acting early on, and his recent love for painting, which he shared with family and fans. Many saw his artwork as a true window into his creative spirit. Over the years, Brendan dealt with legal issues, including multiple arrests, starting in 2010 for things like battery and vandalism. He also battled substance abuse and entered rehab for alcohol and sleeping pills. He's the second Buffy cast member to pass in recent years, following Michelle Trachtenberg,

1:02who played Don Summers in 2025. The family now seeks privacy to grieve and remember his full life.