Actor Nicholas Brendon, who is best known for playing Xander Harris on all seven seasons of the original “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” series. According to a statement released by his family, the actor passed away from natural causes at the age of 54. He had been plagued by health issues in recent years, including a cardiac incident in 2022.. Nicholas Brendon’s Family Asks For Privacy After His Passing. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA. On Friday, March 20, the late actor’s family confirmed his passing in a brief statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter.. “We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon. He passed in his sleep of natural causes,” they wrote in a brief statement, going on to say: “Nicky loved to share his enthusiastic talent with his family, friends and fans. 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.”. “While it’s no secret that Nicholas had struggles in the past, he was on medications and treatment to manage his diagnosis and he was optimistic about the future at the time of his passing,” they continued. “Our family asks for privacy during this time as we grieve his loss and celebrate the life of a man who lived with intensity, imagination, and heart.”. In the hours after the news broke, his “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” costars took to social media to pay tribute.. Sarah Michelle Gellar Mourns Nicholas Brendon’s Death With Poignant ‘Buffy’ Quote. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Sarah Michelle (@sarahmgellar). Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played the titular Buffy Summers, took to Instagram to pay tribute to her late costar with a quote that Xander said during the show’s seventh and final season.. “They’ll never know how tough it is to be the one who isn’t chosen. To live so near to the spotlight, and never step in it. But I know. I see more than anybody realizes, because nobody’s watching me,” she quoted.. “I saw you Nicky,” she added. “I know you are at peace, in that big rocking chair in the sky.”. Alyson Hannigan Also Pays Tribute With A ‘Buffy’ Photo. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Alyson Hannigan Denisof (@alysonhannigan). Similarly, Alyson Hannigan, who played the witchy Willow, took to Instagram to share a screenshot of Xander holding a crying Willow during one of the show’s most emotional episodes.. “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,” she wrote alongside the photo.. David Boreanaz Also Pays Tribute To Nicholas Brendon. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by David Boreanaz (@imdboreanaz). Actor David Boreanaz played the vampire Angel during the early seasons of “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” before moving to his own spin-off show, “Angel.”. In a lengthy caption, the “Bones?
