Nicholas Brendon, the star of the American drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which was loved around the world, has died at the age of 54, and the bizarre lawsuit he filed while alive is expected to continue after his death, prompting both sorrow and suspicion.
On the 25th local time, according to the Daily Mail, Brendon's family officially announced that he died of natural causes while sleeping at his home. Sarah Michelle Gellar, his co-star and the female lead who shone as Buffy in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, expressed deep condolences, calling it a "tragic death far too soon" and saying "the joy he brought through his work will remain forever."
But amid waves of tributes, the "bizarre lawsuit" the late man was involved in while alive does not appear likely to stop. Brendon's legal representatives said they will appoint an estate administrator and see through to completion the breach of contract lawsuit he filed against an Ohio contractor for about $121,260 (approximately 165 million won).
The case began when Brendon sued Stephen Britton, the contractor who was responsible for repairing his Ohio home. Brendon alleged the contractor did not properly finish the work and failed to repay money he had lent.
But the opposing party Britton's claims are shocking. According to documents submitted to the court, Britton alleged Brendon showed violent tendencies, hurling insults at workers and throwing objects. He alleged weapons such as axes were placed around the work site terrifying the workers, and accused Brendon of secretly placing an Apple AirTag in his own bag to stalk him.
Brendon strongly denied all these allegations while alive, saying, "I do not threaten people." His attorney also defended him, saying, "Brendon is a very calm and relaxed person who suffers from a physical illness, and he is by no means a threatening individual."
The bereaved family remembers the late man as "passionate about art, highly sensitive, and someone who constantly strove for creativity." But the truth battle in court remains ongoing even now that he has died.
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