Nicholas Brendon, star in ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ dies at 54
- Posted on March 21, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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Nicholas Brendon, star in ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ dies at 54

Nicholas Brendon, best known for portraying the loyal, wisecracking Xander Harris in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” died Friday from natural causes after dealing with a congenital heart defect and other health issues in recent years. He was 54.