Nicholas Brendon’s ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ costars have shared tributes to the late actor after his death at 54
Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s cast are paying tribute to Nicholas Brendon following his death at age 54. The actor’s family announced in a statement shared with Us Weekly on Friday, March 20, that Brendon had died “in his sleep of natural causes.
” 'We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon. He passed in his sleep of natural causes,” the statement read. “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 has found his passion in painting and art. Nicky loved to share his enthusiastic talent with his family, friends and fans.” Describing Brendon as “passionate, sensitive, and endlessly driven to create,” the family added that “those who truly knew him understood that his art was one of the purest reflections of who he was.” Noting that it was “no secret that Nicholas had struggles in the past” the family added that Brendon”was on medications and treatment to manage his diagnosis, and he was optimistic about the future at the time of his passing.” Brendon shared in 2023 that he had suffered a heart attack and had been diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, as well as cauda equina syndrome. Prior to his death, the actor had undergone several spinal surgeries. Thanking everyone for their support in the wake of Brendon’s death, the statement concluded, “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 a 2015 interview with KLZ Events, Brendon reflected on his magical experience on Buffy.He continued, “It helps people when they’re in their lowest and it’s nice because we’ve all been there. And I feel honored that I was a part of helping pick them up. And giving them hope. Because life can be tough sometimes.”Sarah Michelle Gellar began a social media tribute by quoting one of Nicholas Brendon's lines from Buffy, '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.'Alyson HanniganThe actress, who played Xander’s best friend Willow Rosenberg on the series, paid tribute by sharing a still of the characters via Instagram. “My Sweet Nicky, thank you for years of laughter, love and Dodgers,” she captioned the post. “I will think of you every time I see a rocking chair. I love you. RIP 💔”David Boreanaz, who starred on Buffy as Angel, penned a social media tribute about Nicholas Brendon's death. 'There are people you work with and then there are people you share time with, Nick was the latter,' Boreanaz wrote via Instagram. 'Some moments stay small on paper, a laugh between takes, a look that says we got this, the quiet understanding of showing up and doing the work together. But those are the things that last. He carried something real, not perfect, not polished, just real.' He continued, 'And in this business that matters more than most things. We don’t always get to choose how long someone stays in the story, only that they were here. And he was … Rest easy, Brother. Some people leave a mark without trying.'Emma Caulfied, who acted opposite Brendon in Buffy as on-again, off-again love interest Anya Jenkins, also honored Nicholas Brendon. Posting via her Instagram Stories on March 20, the actress shared a 2017 clip of Brendon speaking to Entertainment Weekly about Buffy’s iconic musical episode. “No word yet. I love you Nicky. Let this clip of us giving it our best be a placeholder. Rest. Nicky. Rest,” she wrote, signing off with a broken heart emoji and her Buffy character’s name.'Heavy hearts for anyone who’s known, worked with and was just talking about,' Greg Vaughn, a.k.a. Richard Anderson on the show, wrote via Instagram. 'Nick, you were beyond kind, tremendously funny and everyone loved! You’ve gained your wings because you were nothing short of an Angel! R. I. P. brotha.'
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