Buffy Star Nicholas Brendon’s turbulent life beyond the Slayer era
Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum Nicholas Brendon, best known as Xander Harris, endured years of addiction, legal issues, and health problems after the show, including multiple arrests, rehab stints, and public disputes with cast and crew; he died in his sleep at 54 on March 20, with fellow cast mates paying tributes in his memory.