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Nicholas Brendon, Xander from Buffy, Passes Away

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Nicholas Brendon, known for his role as Xander Harris in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has passed away at 54. His family announced he died peacefully from natural causes. Brendon was a beloved part of the show, bringing humor and heart to his character. Fans and co-stars, including Alyson Hannigan, shared their grief. Meanwhile, Hulu scrapped the planned Buffy revival. Brendons legacy endures through his work and art.

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Nicholas Brendon, Xander from Buffy, Passes Away

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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Nicholas Brendon, Xander from Buffy, Passes Away. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

The latest entertainment headlines, and celebrity stories, right here on entertainment and celebrity news today. Nicholas Brendan, best known for playing Xander Harris on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died at the age of 54. His family announced the news over the weekend, saying he passed away peacefully in his sleep from natural causes. They described him as passionate and creative, especially in his recent love for painting and art. Brendan was a key part of the show during its seven seasons from 1997 to 2003. As Xander, he brought sarcasm and heart to the group, standing out as the only core character without supernatural powers. Fans in France quickly shared their grief online. Alison Hannigan, who played Willow Rosenberg alongside him, posted a touching tribute with a photo of them together, recalling years of laughter, love, and even Dodgers games. Meanwhile, just a day after the news broke, Sarah Michelle Gellar revealed that Hulu scrapped the planned Buffy revival called New Sunnydale.

The project would have brought her back as Buffy, but the streamer decided not to move forward. Brendan's legacy lives on through his roles and artwork, leaving fans to celebrate a life full of imagination and drive.

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