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Nicholas Brendon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor, dies at 54
Family says actor, who played Xander in hit TV series, died on Friday ‘in his sleep of natural causes’
TL;DR
- Nicholas Brendon, best known for his role as Xander on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died at 54.
- His family stated he passed away in his sleep due to natural causes.
- Brendon was also passionate about painting and art.
- He appeared in other TV shows like Criminal Minds and Private Practice, and several movies.
- Brendon was a spokesperson for the Stuttering Foundation of America.
- He had previously disclosed a diagnosis of a congenital heart defect, a heart attack, and cauda equina syndrome.
- His family indicated he was managing his health conditions and was optimistic about his future.