‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ star Nicholas Brendon was found dead in his home after a friend ‘saw him asleep’.
Brendon, who was best known for his wisecracking character Xander Harris in the 1997 cult classic, died in his ‘sleep’ on Friday. He was 54.
Putnam County Coroner Todd Zeiner said TMZ On Monday he was notified of a deceased person and when he arrived on scene he found “an adult male appearing to be asleep” who had already been pronounced dead.
Local authorities revealed that Brendon lived alone, but his old friend stayed overnight the night before his death. Police said the death occurred just moments before he was found dead. But the exact time is still not clear.
Family members revealed to the official that Brendon suffered from heart disease, suffered a heart attack in 2023 and was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect.
The coroner reported: “There were no signs of foul play, and nothing at the scene indicated that the death was anything other than natural.”
However, an autopsy and toxicology test are yet to be revealed.
Brendon’s family announced his death via Facebook on the actor’s official page.
The statement read: “We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon. He passed away in his sleep from natural 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 found his passion in painting and art. Nicky loved sharing 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.”
