Nicholas Brendon was an American actor, artist, and writer. He was well-known for his role as Xander Harris in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003) and Kevin Lynch in Criminal Minds (2007–2014).
Recently, there has been a wave of grief in the film industry. On 20 March 2026, Nicholas Brendon died at the age of 54 at his home in San Francisco. Nicholas Brendon’s cause of death was natural death.
Nicholas Brendon’s family announced his death through the media. Nicholas’ co-stars Alyson Hannigan, David Boreanaz, Sarah Michelle Gellar, James Marsters and Emma Caulfield paid tribute to him through social media.
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Family’s statement:
“We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon. He passed in his sleep of natural causes. 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. He was passionate, sensitive, and endlessly driven to create. Those who truly knew him understood that his art was one of the purest reflections of who he was. While it’s no secret that Nicholas had struggles in the past, he was on medications and treatment to manage his diagnosis and he was optimistic about the future at the time of his passing. 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. Thank you to everyone who has shown love and support.”
Nicholas Brendon Schultz was born on April 12, 1971 in Los Angeles, California, U.S. Nicholas Brendon married two times:- Tressa DiFiglia (m. 2001; div. 2006) and Moonda Tee (m. 2014; div. 2015).
In 1993, Nicholas Brendon made his television debut in the “Married… with Children” and in 1995, he made his film debut in the “Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest” film.
Nicholas also acted in many many movies and television such as Psycho Beach Party, Blood on the Highway, Big Gay Love, Indigo, Redwood, Wanton Want, Coherence, A Golden Christmas, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Kitchen Confidential, Criminal Minds, Faking It, and more.
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