Nicholas Brendon, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" actor, dies at 54
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Actor Nicholas Brendon, best known for his role as Xander Harris in the popular television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," has died, according to his family. He was 54. In:
Actor Nicholas Brendon, best known for his role as Xander Harris in the popular television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," has died, according to his family. He was 54.
Brendon's family said in an Instagram post Friday night that he 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. In recent years Nicky has found his passion in painting and art," the family wrote in the post. "Nicky loved to share his enthusiastic talent with his family, friends and fans. He was passionate, sensitive, and endlessly driven to create."
Born in Los Angeles in 1971, Brendon originally wanted to become a professional baseball player, but pursued acting in his 20s to help manage his stutter. He later became a spokesperson for the Stuttering Foundation of America.
In 1997, at age 25, Brendon began his role as Xander Harris in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," which he starred in across all seven seasons.
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