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Buffy The Vampire Slayer actor Camden Toy has died from pancreatic cancer aged 68.Toy’s death on Monday (December 11) was confirmed in a press release by his representatives, who said: “We are saddened to report the death of our friend and client.”The actor, who had the illness for two years, was best known for playing a number of monsters and supernatural characters on the hit US show starring Sarah Michelle Gellar.Toy was known by fans primarily as the “ubervamp” Turok-Han, who recurred throughout the series, but his most memorable appearance in the show came in the season four episode ‘Hush’, in which he played one of the demonic ghouls known as The Gentlemen.Released in 1999, ‘Hush’ is considered to be one of the fantasy show’s greatest episodes.Toy returned to the series, created by Joss Whedon, in 1997 for the season seven episode ‘Same Time, Same Place’, this time playing a skin-eating demon named Gnarl. He also appeared in the Buffy spin-off series Angel, playing the Prince of Lies.Some of actor’s other credits included cult shows such as The Bay and Goodnight Burbank, as well the anthology series Into The Dark, which began in 2018.Being the son of a make-up artist, Toy mostly desired to play characters requiring special effects prosthetics.He was best friends with the Shape Of Water actor Doug Jones, who is renowed for playing non-human creatures via heavy make-up and visual effects.

Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) and Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) are off at lunch with Bob (Robert Shafer) and Phyllis Vance (Phyllis Smith), Michael loses all hope of finding his lucky lady — but Kevin comes out a winner after getting someone’s digits.Ever the wingman, Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry) tags along on Joey Tribbiani’s (Matt LeBlanc) date — and at request of Joey’s date — only to be set up with Janice (Maggie Wheeler), who he recently dumped on New Year’s Eve. And just like that they’re back together, but only for a day since Chandler has learned his lesson from the last go-around.Ross Geller (David Schwimmer) goes on a date with his neighbor, but accidentally ruins his shot at a second date when his ex-wife, Carol (Jane Sibbett), walks into the restaurant.

“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” could be getting a reboot sometime in the future, according to the singer.“They’re still working on that,” Parton, 78, recently told Business Insider. “They’re thinking about bringing it back and revamping it.”The Grammy winner was an uncredited producer on the hit supernatural series through her production company, Sandollar Productions.The Joss Whedon-created show debuted in 1997 and ran for seven seasons on the WB/UPN.Sarah Michelle Gellar led the cast as Buffy Summers, who, well … slayed vampires and other paranormal creatures that attacked her and her friends.

Facebook that Toy was diagnosed with the disease in February 2022 after “months of mysterious pain.” “His condition has declined a lot in the last 2 months and tremendously in the last several days,” she added. Toy played some of “Buffy’s” eeriest monsters on the series, including as one of the Gentlemen in Season 4 and Gnarl and Ubervamp in Season 7.He also appeared in an episode of “Angel,” the show’s spinoff series, as the Prince of Lies.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade wrapped several hours earlier so now it’s time to relax and watch some television as everyone settles in for a good night’s sleep. But does one watch as Tryptophan, an amino acid that makes people sleepy, makes its way through your system? Thankfully, many television shows have a dedicated Thanksgiving episode that airs around this time of year and has always been a source of constant joy among fans, Whether you’re in search of something nostalgic like the various episodes of “Friends” or something with a bit more drama like the original “Gossip Girl” there is something on for everyone this time of year.

The Summer I Turned Pretty is highlighting the dramatic love triangles that often engulf TV fans and leave them wanting more. In the series, Belly Conklin (Lola Tung) is caught between two brothers, Conrad Fisher (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah Fisher (Gavin Casalegno).

, New Zealand actress Melanie Lynskey spoke about star Sarah Michelle Gellar's claims that the show's creator, Joss Whedon, originally wanted Lynskey for the role of Buffy's best friend, Willow Rosenberg. Gellar previously said that there was an issue with Lynskey's visa that prevented her from auditioning for the part, which ultimately went to Alyson Hannigan. «It is basically true. It was kind of a visa issue, but not really,» Lynskey shared of the missed moment.

Pedro Pascal is looking back on his time in the verse. ET's Ash Crossan spoke to Pascal at  season 3 premiere where he couldn't help but gushed about his time working with «incredibly kind» Sarah Michelle Gellar after being shown her recent Instagram post about starring alongside Pascal on the cult-classic, .«When #Mother met #Father,» Gellar captioned the nostalgic Instagram post.«Oh my gosh,» Pascal said after seeing the image. When asked what he remembers about working on the show,  star said «Everything.»«Absolutely everything,» he exclaimed. «I remember she had ice cream in her trailer, and she gave me some.

Sarah Michelle Gellar returns to supernatural TV soon with “Wolf Pack,” premiering later this month on Paramount+. But don’t expect the actress to discuss her time on “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” in the lead-up to her new show’s premiere.

emergency medical treatment over a recent “cardiac incident.”The 51-year-old was recently rushed to the hospital after he was experiencing tachycardia — a condition that makes the heart beat abnormally fast.Brendon, who played Xander Harris in the cult hit ’90s show, was seen wheelchair-bound in a series of Instagram photos shared by his sister.“Nicky is doing fine now but he had to be rushed to emergency about two weeks ago because of a cardiac incident (tachycardia/arrhythmia),” the statement read. “Nicky sends his love and wanted me to apologize that he hasn’t been going live as much lately and to give everyone an update.”The update explained he’s suffered from a similar condition before and is seeking treatment.“Some of you might remember he had a similar incident after his second spinal surgery last year (for Cauda Equina) but this time he is trying to get a little more rest and has been concentrating on medical appointments,” the statement said.Brendon has faced some health woes this past year which forced him to step away from all promotional content for his film “Wanton Want” after he suffered “paralysis in his genitals” and legs in September 2021.The “Criminal Minds” actor was said to be suffering from Cauda Equina syndrome, a condition in which the nerve roots in the lumbar spine are compressed, cutting off the movement, feeling and often the function of the genitals, bladder and bowel.In August 2021, Brendon was arrested for using a fake ID in an attempt to purchase prescription drugs.

Nicholas Brendon is recovering after suffering a «cardiac incident» earlier this month. The  actor's sister shared an update on Brendon's condition on his Instagram page, in which she revealed that he had to be rushed to the emergency room.«Nicky sends his love and wanted me to apologize that he hasn’t been going live as much lately and to give everyone an update,» the post began. «Nicky is doing fine now but he had to be rushed to emergency about two weeks ago because of a cardiac incident (tachycardia/arrhythmia).»«Some of you might remember he had a similar incident after his second spinal surgery last year (for Cauda Equina),» she continued.Brendon suffers from Cauda Equina syndrome, which is when the nerve roots in the lumbar spine are compressed, limiting movement and sensation.«But this time,» his sister added, «he is trying to get a little more rest and has been concentrating on medical appointments.»The post featured several shots of the 51-year-old actor in the ambulance and at the hospital receiving treatment.A post shared by Nicholas Brendon (@nicholasbrendon)Brendon's latest health struggle comes as a result of the ongoing condition.

Nicholas Brendon is recovering after suffering a «cardiac incident» earlier this month. The  actor's sister shared an update on Brendon's condition on his Instagram page, in which she revealed that he had to be rushed to the emergency room.«Nicky sends his love and wanted me to apologize that he hasn’t been going live as much lately and to give everyone an update,» the post began. «Nicky is doing fine now but he had to be rushed to emergency about two weeks ago because of a cardiac incident (tachycardia/arrhythmia).»«Some of you might remember he had a similar incident after his second spinal surgery last year (for Cauda Equina),» she continued.Brendon suffers from Cauda Equina syndrome, which is when the nerve roots in the lumbar spine are compressed, limiting movement and sensation.«But this time,» his sister added, «he is trying to get a little more rest and has been concentrating on medical appointments.»The post featured several shots of the 51-year-old actor in the ambulance and at the hospital receiving treatment.A post shared by Nicholas Brendon (@nicholasbrendon)Brendon's latest health struggle comes as a result of the ongoing condition.

show, was seen wheelchair-bound in a series of Instagram photos shared by his sister.“Nicky sends his love and wanted me to apologize that he hasn’t been going live as much lately and to give everyone an update,” the statement reads. “Nicky is doing fine now but he had to be rushed to emergency about two weeks ago because of a cardiac incident (tachycardia/arrhythmia).”A post shared by Nicholas Brendon (@nicholasbrendon)“Some of you might remember he had a similar incident after his second spinal surgery last year (for Cauda Equina) but this time he is trying to get a little more rest and has been concentrating on medical appointments,” it adds.Brendon has faced some health woes this past year which forced him to step away from all promotional content for his film “Wanton Want” after he suffered “paralysis in his genitals” and legs in September 2021.“Right now he is concentrating on his health.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon has been hospitalised after suffering a “cardiac incident”.The actor, best known for playing Xander Harris in the drama series, was rushed to hospital two weeks ago, his sister revealed on Instagram.Sharing a number of pictures of Brendon in hospital, she wrote: “Nicky sends his love and wanted me to apologise that he hasn’t been going live as much lately and to give everyone an update. Nicky is doing fine now but he had to be rushed to emergency about two weeks ago because of a cardiac incident (tachycardia/arrhythmia).“Some of you might remember he had a similar incident after his second spinal surgery last year (for Cauda Equina) but this time.

 cast had their own real-life issues to work through. In the new book Into Every Generation a Slayer Is Born: How Buffy Staked Our Hearts, several members of the cast are interviewed by Evan Ross Katz about their time on the cult classic series, which ran for seven seasons from 1997 to 2003. Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played the titular role, is extremely candid in the book about the on-set tension and the rumored feuds between her and other castmates.“I think that unfortunately, the set we were on and the world we were in was pitting us against each other,” Gellar says of the Joss Whedon-run show. “I think it would have been different if it was today.

multiple workplace misconduct allegations from several stars across his productions in recent years.Evan Ross Katz’s new book about the iconic ’90s fantasy series, “Into Every Generation a Slayer Is Born: How ‘Buffy’ Staked Our Hearts,” is full of cast and crew interviews about Whedon’s behavior.In the show retrospective, actor Danny Strong, who played the role of Jonathan Levinson, discussed that the accusations against the “Justice League” writer were “far beyond” what he noticed at the time, IndieWire reported.The vampire romantic drama aired from 1997 to 2003 on The WB and UPN for seven seasons.Strong, 47, noted in the book, “Look, my experience on the set was a very positive experience, including my interactions with Joss. And so I wasn’t aware of how toxic the set was for some.”Charisma Carpenter, who played Cordelia Chase in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and its spinoff series, “Angel,” accused Whedon of “toxic” and “hostile” behavior towards her in a bombshell social media post last year.The “Empire” creator continued in the novel, “And it seems like who it was toxic for was the really attractive women.

Sarah Michelle Gellar was one for the 90s! The 44-year-old actress celebrated the 25th anniversary of her hit show, , on Instagram, writing, «25 years ago today I had the honor to introduce the world to my version of Buffy Anne Summers. It was an uphill battle.

Sarah Michelle Gellar is kicking it old school with Seth Green to celebrate her co-star's birthday.The 44-year-old actress took to Instagram on Tuesday to celebrate Green's 48th birthday. She posted a picture of them as kids and captioned the post, «Happy birthday @sethgreen I've loved you a long time!!!» The adorable throwback photo shows Seth dressed in what can only be described as a valiant attempt at looking like Inspector Gadget.

told New York Magazine of his reasoning as to why negative descriptions of his behavior on the sets of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and its spinoff “Angel” weren’t fully factual and his intentions not malicious.“I don’t believe that,” he added, shaking his head, in response to a costume designer’s accusation that he’d grabbed her arm. “I know I would get angry, but I was never physical with people.”He also denied an allegation from a “high-level member of the ‘Buffy’ production team” that he reportedly once made out with an actress on the floor of an office.“That seems false.

Joss Whedon has broken his silence months after allegations of bullying and abusive behavior were leveled against him by numerous actors and co-workers on past projects.The filmmaker and showrunner spoke with for an extensive interview and profile, and Whedon used the opportunity to almost categorically deny all the claims made against him.In the interview, Whedon reflected on his work finishing, when the original director, Zack Snyder, had to step away from production mid-shoot. Whedon said, «They asked me to fix it, and I thought I could help.»However, Whedon went on to express that it has become one of the biggest regrets of his life.Ray Fisher, who played Cyborg in the DC superhero blockbuster, publicly accused Whedon of behavior he described as “gross, abusive, unprofessional, and completely unacceptable,” back in July 2020.He also suggested that his role in the film was eventually scaled back because of his conflict with Whedon.Whedon denied that he behaved inappropriately, and went further on the offensive, calling Fisher's acting and personality into question.

Michelle Trachtenberg had a lot of strong emotions when looking back on some of her most famous roles. «Don't you f**king make me cry! Oh!» she exclaimed to ET's Leanne Aguilera when asked about her breakout role in the 1996 film.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon has been arrested over alleged prescription drug fraud.The actor was seen “driving erratically” by police last Wednesday (August 18) in Vigo County, Indiana, according to a TMZ report.After an officer from the Terre Haute Police Department pulled him over, the actor was reportedly sweating profusely and “appeared nervous due to a visibly racing pulse on his neck and shaking hands”.When asked for ID, police say Brendon handed over a California ID

Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Nicholas Brendon is facing major legal trouble following his arrest in Indiana on Aug. 18.

Sarah Michelle Gellar has some young fans on her hands! The actress says her two children have started watching the iconic horror series and have taken a liking to it.«My kids, up until the pandemic, hadn't really seen anything that I had done except, I think they'd seen ,» Gellar recently told ET's Rachel Smith.

and actress alleged via social media that creator Joss Whedon was abusive and harassing on the set of their TV series. A number of former co-stars publicly supported Carpenter, as well as backed up her claims.

Could there be a Buffy the Vampire Slayer without Sarah Michelle Gellar? Although she wasn’t the first to play the part (credit goes to Kristy Swanson), Gellar, 43, is synonymous with the character, having played Buffy Summers over seven series of the TV show.

Nicholas Brendon is dealing with struggles of his own amid the controversy surrounding his hit series,, and creator Joss Whedon.

David Boreanaz is showing support for his former co-star, Charisma Carpenter, after she came forward with allegations of abuse and harassment against and creator, Joss Whedon. ET has reached out to Whedon's rep for comment. Just days after Carpenter released a statement on Twitter and Instagram alleging that Whedon «abused his power on numerous occasions while working together on the sets of and ,»  Boreanaz praised her for speaking her truth.«I am here for you to listen and support you.

fans urge the cast to step up amid accusations that director Joss Whedon was abusive, particularly toward women, on the set. Boreanaz, 51, shared a statement via social media on Sunday.

After Buffy the Vampire Slayer cast members shared their horror stories with the creator Joss Whedon, shows former star Eliza Dushku is joining in. For the unversed, Charisma Carpenter was the first to come forward with allegations of on-set abuse and misconduct by Joss Whedon, who created the hit WB series along with the spinoff series Angel.

who alleged on Wednesday that “Buffy” creator, Joss Whedon, 56, “abused his power” and fostered an “increasingly volatile work environment.” “CC, my heart aches for you and I’m so sorry you have held this for so long,” Dushku, who is no stranger to workplace harassment battles, wrote on Instagram.

Joss Whedon. In a new interview with ITV's , the 66-year-old British actor, who played Buffy's watcher Giles for all seven seasons of the TV series, opened up about Charisma Carpenter's recent allegations of abuse and harassment against Whedon and the comments by co-stars who have supported her.«I've been up most of the night just running through my memories thinking, 'What did I miss?'» he shared, referencing the bags under his eyes.

are speaking out after their co-star, Charisma Carpenter, alleged via social media on Wednesday that creator Joss Whedon was abusive and harassing on the set of their TV series. The allegations come nearly two months after Ray Fisher publicly accused Whedon (along with producers Geoff Johns and Jon Berg) of misconduct on the  set.Eliza Dushku, who played slayer Faith on both  and  is the latest of Carpenter's co-stars to speak out.

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Joss Whedon. In a new interview with ITV's , the 66-year-old British actor, who famously played Buffy's watcher Giles for all seven seasons of the hit series, opened up about Charisma Carpenter's recent allegations against Whedon and the comments by co-stars who have supported her. «I've been up most of the night just running through my memories thinking, 'What did I miss?'» he shared, referencing the bags under his eyes.

are speaking out after their co-star, Charisma Carpenter, alleged via social media on Wednesday that creator Joss Whedon was abusive and harassing on the set of their TV series. The allegations come nearly two months after Ray Fisher publicly accused Whedon (along with producers Geoff Johns and Jon Berg) of misconduct on the  set.«While I am proud to have my name associated with Buffy Summers, I don't want to be forever associated with the name Joss Whedon,» Sarah Michelle Gellar, who portrayed