Buffy stars pay tribute to co-star Nicholas Brendon

Buffy the Vampire Slayer stars have paid tribute to their late co-star, Nicholas Brendon, following his death at 54.

Brendon’s family shared the news of his death on Friday in a statement on social media and said he passed away in his sleep.

The actor was best known for playing Xander Harris on the hit series from 1997 to 2003.

Sarah Michelle Gellar who played the titular role on the hit TV series, posted a throwback photo of herself alongside Brendon.

“‘They’ll never know how tough it is to be the one who isn’t chosen,’” Gellar captioned an Instagram post, quoting Brandon’s character Xander Harris in the show. “‘To live so near to the spotlight, and…