'Buffy' Star Nicholas Brendon Dies: Cause of Death & Health Struggles Explained

Actor Nicholas Brendon, best known for his role as Xander Harris on the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer from 1997 to 2003, has died. He was 54.

Brendon died on Friday, March 20, according to a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporterfrom his family. In the statement, the nature of the actor's death was also confirmed to the entertainment outlet.

“We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon. He passed in his sleep of natural causes. Most...