Nicholas Brendon

Nicholas Brendon
Brendon in 2010
Born
Nicholas Brendon Schultz

(1971-04-12)April 12, 1971
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedMarch 20, 2026(2026-03-20) (aged 54)
Indiana, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • artist
  • writer
Years active1993–2025
Spouses
Tressa DiFiglia
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(m. 2001; div. 2006)​
Moonda Tee
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(m. 2014; div. 2015)​
Websitenickybrendon.com

Nicholas Brendon Schultz (April 12, 1971 – March 20, 2026) was an American actor, artist, and writer. He was best known for playing Xander Harris in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003) and Kevin Lynch in Criminal Minds (2007–2014).

Brendon, who had cauda equina syndrome, had spinal surgery after a fall in February 2021.

Brendon died of natural causes in his sleep on March 20, 2026 in Indiana. He was 54.

References

  1. ↑ Caplan, Anna Lazarus (August 18, 2022). "'Buffy' Alum Nicholas Brendon Was Hospitalized After 'Cardiac Incident,' Now Focusing on 'More Rest'". People. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Buffy's Nicholas Brendon Is Undergoing Spinal Surgery, Girlfriend Launches Fundraiser to Help Pay for Costs Amid Show Scandal". Us Weekly. February 15, 2021. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  3. ↑ Regaldo, Francesca; Ziegler, Hannah (March 20, 2026). "Nicholas Brendon, Beloved Sidekick on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', Dies at 54". The New York Times. Retrieved 22 March 2026.

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