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Buffy Star Nicholas Brendon Dies at 54, Family Mourns

3/21/2026

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Nicholas Brendon, the actor who played Xander Harris on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died at 54 on March 20 from natural causes, according to his family.
Brendon enjoyed painting and faced health issues, including a heart attack and spinal surgeries.
He had a history of substance abuse.
Alyson Hannigan honored him on Instagram, recalling their shared moments.
The family requests privacy as they mourn.

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Nicholas Brendon, the actor who played Xander Harris on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died at 54 on March 20 from natural causes, according to his family.
Brendon enjoyed painting and faced health issues, including a heart attack and spinal surgeries.
He had a history of substance abuse.
Alyson Hannigan honored him on Instagram, recalling their shared moments.
The family requests privacy as they mourn.