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We’ve got tragic information to report from the world of tv:

Nicholas Brendon — the gifted actor finest identified for his work on Buffy the Vampire Slayer — has handed away.

He was simply 54 years outdated.

Information of Brendon’s demise comes courtesy of a put up on his official Instagram web page:

“We’re heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon. He handed in his sleep of pure causes,” his household wrote.

“Most individuals know Nicky for his work as an actor and for the characters he dropped at life over time. In recent times Nicky has discovered his ardour in portray and artwork,” the put up continued.

“Nicky cherished to share his enthusiastic expertise along with his household, mates and followers. He was passionate, delicate and endlessly pushed to create.”

His household additionally acknowledged that Brendon had skilled his share of adversity over time, whereas making clear that he remained hopeful.

“Those that really knew him understood that his artwork was one of many purest reflections of who he was,” the assertion continued.

“Whereas it’s no secret that Nicholas had struggles up to now, he was on drugs and therapy to handle his prognosis and he was optimistic concerning the future on the time of his passing.”

The Brendons concluded their message with a request for privateness as they grieve:

“Our household asks for privateness throughout this time as we grieve his loss and rejoice the lifetime of a person who lived with depth, creativeness and coronary heart. Thanks to everybody who has proven love and help,” they wrote.

Born in Los Angeles in 1971, Brendon started to pursue performing at a younger age.

Whereas nonetheless in his teenagers, he rose to fame as Xander Harris on the acclaimed supernatural dramedy Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which aired seven seasons from 1997 to 2003.

He later appeared on Prison Minds and remained lively within the leisure world for many years.

His passing marks the lack of a performer who helped outline an period of tv — and whose impression prolonged far past a single position.

Brendon battled substance abuse and skilled quite a few brushes with the legislation over the course of his profession. His reason for demise is unknown right now.

Our ideas exit to Nicholas’ family members throughout this extremely troublesome time.