'Buffy's Nicholas Brendon's Friend Found Him Dead, 'Positioned As If Asleep'
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Key Points:
- Nicholas Brendon was found dead by a longtime friend who had been staying with him to provide care, with authorities initially determining the death appears to be from natural causes.
- Putnam County Coroner Todd Zeiner reported that Brendon was discovered "positioned as if asleep" and had already been pronounced dead upon arrival.
- Brendon had a history of cardiac issues, including a heart attack in 2023 and a congenital heart defect, with no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances at the scene.
- The exact time of death is unclear, and autopsy and toxicology results are still pending.
- Brendon's family confirmed his death, stating he "passed in his sleep of natural causes."
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