Nicholas Brendon was an American actor who endeared himself to audiences for his portrayal of Xander Harris on the 90s hit television series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Later in his career, he also had a recurring role in Criminal Minds, which first aired in 2005. As per Celebrity Net Worth, his net worth is estimated at $300 thousand.In the latest news about Nicholas Brendon, the lovable actor known for portraying the underdog, has passed away. In light of his passing, the Brendon family shared the following statement with The Hollywood Reporter.“We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon. He passed in his sleep of natural causes. Most people know Nicky for his work as an actor and for the characters he brought to life over the years. In recent years Nicky has found his passion in painting and art. Nicky loved to share his enthusiastic talent with his family, friends and fans. He was passionate, sensitive, and endlessly driven to create."The family’s statement continued:“Those who truly knew him understood that his art was one of the purest reflections of who he was. While it’s no secret that Nicholas had struggles in the past, he was on medications and treatment to manage his diagnosis and he was optimistic about the future at the time of his passing. Our family asks for privacy during this time as we grieve his loss and celebrate the life of a man who lived with intensity, imagination, and heart. Thank you to everyone who has shown love and support.”Nicholas Brendon was 54 years old.Nicholas Brendon’s legal past and moreDespite a successful career and his fan-favorite status, Nicholas Brendon had faced some serious legal issues in the past. In 2019, he was officially charged with domestic violence for an offence that took place two years earlier.The former television star was initially arrested in 2017 after the authorities claimed he attacked his girlfriend while in an inebriated state. The incident occurred at a Palm Springs hotel bar, and as per TMZ, he was said to have pulled his girlfriend back to their table by her hair after he allegedly assaulted her prior.Following that, hotel staff is said to have called the cops, and Nicholas Brendon was later taken into the police station for felony domestic violence.As per the official court documents filed by the Riverside County District Attorney's Office, also obtained by TMZ, the charges he was facing could have led to four years in state prison if found guilty.Later in his life, Nicholas Brendon was open about his health struggles, as per the BBC. This included a heart attack and two spinal surgeries for a rare condition that unfortunately impaired him severely.