Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies aged 54
Brendon died of "natural cases", his family said in a statement, remembering him as "passionate" and "sensitive".
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"My Sweet Nicky, thank you for years of laughter, love and Dodgers. I will think of you every time I see a rocking chair. I love you. RIP."
— Alyson Hannigan , Celebrity
"We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon."
— Nicholas Brendon , Celebrity
"Era apasionado, sensible y se sentía constantemente impulsado a crear."
— Nicholas Brendon , Celebrity
"Vi er knust over å meddele dødsfallet til vår bror og sønn, Nicholar Brendon. Han døde i søvne av naturlige årsaker, skriver familien i uttalelsen."
— Nicholas Brendon , Celebrity
"Nos rompe el corazón compartir [la noticia de] la muerte de nuestro hermano e hijo, Nicholas Brendon. Ha fallecido mientras dormía por causas naturales."
— Nicholas Brendon , Celebrity
"I saw you Nicky. I know you are at peace, in that big rocking chair in the sky."
— Sarah Michelle Gellar , Celebrity
"natural causes"
— Nicholas Brendon , Celebrity
"We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon."
— Nicholas Brendon , Celebrity
Key People
Alyson Hannigan is an American actress known for her role as Willow Rosenberg in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Kelly Donovan is Nicholas Brendon's identical twin brother who appeared alongside him in two episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Kelly Donovan Schultz is an actor and the twin brother of Nicholas Brendon.
Kirsten Vangsness is an actress known for her role as Penelope Garcia in Criminal Minds.
Michelle Trachtenberg is an actress known for her roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Gossip Girl.'
Nicholas Brendon was an actor best known for his role as Xander Harris in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'
Sarah Michelle Gellar is an actress famous for her role as Buffy Summers in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'
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Brendon died of "natural cases", his family said in a statement, remembering him as "passionate" and "sensitive".
Nicholas Brendon, best known for his role as Xander Harris in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', has died at 54. His family confirmed he passed away in his sleep from natural causes. Brendon had been managing a congenital heart defect and had also faced mental health and substance abuse challenges.
Nicholas Brendon, known for his role as Xander Harris in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', has died at 54. His family confirmed he passed away in his sleep from natural causes. Brendon had been managing a congenital heart defect and had also faced mental health and substance abuse challenges.
Nicholas Brendon, known for his role as Xander Harris in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', has died at 54. His family confirmed he passed away in his sleep from natural causes. Brendon had been managing a congenital heart defect and had also faced mental health and substance abuse challenges.
Nicholas Brendon, best known for his role as Xander Harris on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', has passed away at 54. His family confirmed he died in his sleep of natural causes. Brendon also appeared in 'Criminal Minds' and 'Kitchen Confidential'.
Nicholas Brendon, best known for playing Xander Harris on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', has died at 54. His family announced he passed away in his sleep of natural causes, though details about the time and place were not disclosed.
Nicholas Brendon, the actor known for his role on the TV series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died. He was 54.
Nicholas Brendon, known for his role as Xander Harris in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', has died at 54. His family confirmed he passed away in his sleep from natural causes. Brendon had been managing a congenital heart defect and had also faced mental health and substance abuse challenges.
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