Buffy Star Nicholas Brendon's Death Linked to Severe Coronary Blockage and Heart Disease

Nicholas Brendon, 54, the actor best known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died on March 20. The Putnam County Coroner ruled his death natural, caused by atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease with acute pneumonia and a prior myocardial infarction as contributing factors, including a 90% blockage in his right coronary artery. Brendon had a history of smoking and a prior cardiac incident in 2022; autopsy also noted an enlarged heart and multiple artery stenoses. His family highlighted his art and creative spirit in a statement after his passing.