More is coming out about Nicholas Brendon’s sudden death.
As we previously reported, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer star passed away at 54 years old last week. His family confirmed the news of his death on Instagram on Friday, saying he died “in his sleep of natural causes.” Now, the coroner is revealing new details about the tragedy.
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Putnam County Coroner Todd Zeiner told Page Six on Wednesday that Nicholas “resided alone and was discovered by a longtime friend who had been staying overnight to provide care.” He did not disclose the identity of the pal. Todd arrived at the residence after he was already pronounced dead by medical personnel, and he saw the actor “positioned as if asleep.” According to the coroner, evidence at the scene “indicated the time of death was very recent.”
Todd also confirmed that “there were no signs of foul play” in Nicholas’ death, and “nothing at the scene indicated the death was anything other than natural.” His body was transported for autopsy, and his family “visually identified him.” An official cause of death is still unknown at this time. The toxicology and final results are pending.
As Perezcious readers know, Nicholas struggled with substance abuse and medical issues over the years. He was even hospitalized for a “cardiac incident” back in 2022. His family noted in their death announcement that the Criminal Minds alum “was on medications and treatment to manage his diagnosis” at the time.
We continue to keep his loved ones in our thoughts. May he rest in peace.
[Image via Dominic Chan/WENN]
