Nicholas Brendon, who performed the character of Xander in the hit ’90s TV sequence “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” has died. He was 54.
The information was confirmed in a publish on Brendon’s verified Instagram on Friday, which was additionally shared with The Hollywood Reporter. It mentioned the actor died in his sleep of pure 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. Nicky loved to share his enthusiastic talent with his family, friends and fans,” the assertion learn.
“He was passionate, sensitive, and endlessly driven to create. Those who truly knew him understood that his art was one of the purest reflections of who he was.”
The social media assertion concluded by asking for privateness for the household.
NCS has reached out to Brendon’s consultant for additional data.
The actor is greatest recognized for taking part in Xander Harris, greatest good friend to Buffy Summers, on the hit WB sequence “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” which ran for seven seasons starting in 1997.
A yr after “Buffy” ended its run, the actor voluntarily checked himself into a rehabilitation facility on account of an alcohol downside, in accordance with the Los Angeles Times.
His issues continued in 2010, as reported by People at the time, when he once more checked into rehab after having a run-in with police.
He was once more arrested in 2014 in Boise, Idaho and charged with two misdemeanors.
Other credit for the late actor embody the 2000 movie “Psycho Beach Party” and the 2013 film “Coherence,” through which he appeared along with his an identical twin brother Kelly Donovan.
The information of Brendon’s dying comes a little over a yr after the passing of Michelle Trachtenberg, one other star of the authentic “Buffy” sequence.
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