“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star dies at 54 – cause of death revealed – story-veterans.com

Despite these setbacks, those close to him described a man who continued to push forward, holding onto creativity and connection.

Nicholas Brendon during UPN TCA Summer Press Tour 2001 at Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, California, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
Tributes From Co-Stars
Following news of his passing, tributes quickly poured in—including a heartfelt message from Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played Buffy Summers.

Referencing one of Xander’s most memorable lines, she wrote:

“They’ll never know how tough it is to be the one who isn’t chosen… But I know.”

She added a deeply personal farewell:

“I saw you Nicky. I know you are at peace, in that big rocking chair in the sky.”