Nick Brendon News
04-28-04 | 09:36 AM
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Nick Brendon News
I'm not sure whether to post this or not, because I typically can't stand "gossip" or intruding on the lives of others, but since this is genuine, and he seems interested in being open and honest about it, as indicated by the press release and his announcement in Cleveland over the weekend (and someone will post it sooner or later anyway) ...
Press Release April 28, 2004
I witnessed one of his "episodes" a few months back, and it was very unpleasant. I felt pretty bad for him too, because he seemed like a genuinely nice guy when sober, and he's always been very kind to his fans. It's good to hear he's doing something about it now (and not hiding from it either), and I wish him the best. It's sad how many people this happens to.
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Press Release April 28, 2004
ACTOR NICHOLAS BRENDON ENTERS REHAB FACILITY
Los Angeles, CA – Actor Nicholas Brendon, best known for portraying Xander on the hit television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, announced today that he has voluntarily entered an alcohol treatment center.
“After realizing that I had a disease that was taking control of my life, I decided that the best way for me to regain my health was to enter a treatment facility,” Brendon said. “I’m grateful for the love and support I’ve gotten from my wife, Tressa, my entire family, my business associates and my friends."
“Over the past eight years I’ve discovered that Buffy fans are the most caring and supportive fans in the world,” Brendon continued. “Knowing that they will be behind me, rooting for me as I go through this process, makes everything that much easier. I’m looking forward to leading a happy, sober life.”
In addition to his seven seasons on Buffy, Brendon has appeared in the feature film Psycho Beach Party, and most recently starred in the ABC Family Channel movie Celeste in the City.
Brendon has served as the honorary chairperson of the Stuttering Foundation of America's Stuttering Awareness Week for an unprecedented three straight years, from 2001-2003.
Los Angeles, CA – Actor Nicholas Brendon, best known for portraying Xander on the hit television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, announced today that he has voluntarily entered an alcohol treatment center.
“After realizing that I had a disease that was taking control of my life, I decided that the best way for me to regain my health was to enter a treatment facility,” Brendon said. “I’m grateful for the love and support I’ve gotten from my wife, Tressa, my entire family, my business associates and my friends."
“Over the past eight years I’ve discovered that Buffy fans are the most caring and supportive fans in the world,” Brendon continued. “Knowing that they will be behind me, rooting for me as I go through this process, makes everything that much easier. I’m looking forward to leading a happy, sober life.”
In addition to his seven seasons on Buffy, Brendon has appeared in the feature film Psycho Beach Party, and most recently starred in the ABC Family Channel movie Celeste in the City.
Brendon has served as the honorary chairperson of the Stuttering Foundation of America's Stuttering Awareness Week for an unprecedented three straight years, from 2001-2003.
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04-28-04 | 09:46 AM
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Losing his job last year couldn't have been easy. Unlike Buffy and Willow, he doesn't seem to get much acting work.
I still think the US "Coupling" producers should have cast him in that show. He would made a much better Jeff than the one they had. Although that show didn't last, I think the casting was one of the main reasons that show bombed so badly.
I still think the US "Coupling" producers should have cast him in that show. He would made a much better Jeff than the one they had. Although that show didn't last, I think the casting was one of the main reasons that show bombed so badly.
