Actor Nicholas Brendon has passed away at the age of 54. ❤️ The ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ star, best known for his role as Xander, died in his sleep of natural causes, his family confirmed in a statement shared on Instagram. “Most people know Nicky for his work as an actor… In recent years Nicky found his passion in painting and art,” the statement read. “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.” (📷: Getty Images) #NicholasBrendon