American actor Nicholas Brendon — best known for portraying the role of Xander Harris in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” — died in his sleep, his family confirmed. He was 54. Brendon’s family announced the actor’s passing through a statement shared on his Instagram page on Saturday, March 21. “We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon. He passed in his sleep of natural causes,” the statement read. Remembering the actor, his family described him as an artist who was “passionate, sensitive, and endlessly driven to create.” “While it’s no secret that Nicholas had struggles […]... Keep on reading: 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star Nicholas Brendon dies at 54