Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Nicholas Brendon is dead at age 54.

“We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon,” the actor’s family told Us Weekly in a Friday, March 20, statement, noting that Brendon died in his sleep of “natural causes.” (The Hollywood Reporter was the first to report the news.)

“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,” the statement continued. “Nicky loved to share his enthusiastic talent with his family, friends and fans. He was passionate, sensitive, and endlessly driven to create. Those who truly knew him understood that his art was one of the purest reflections of who he was.”

Brendon’s family shared that while it is “no secret” he “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.”

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“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,” the statement concluded. “Thank you to everyone who has shown love and support.”

Brendon was best known for his role as Xander Harris on Buffy, which he starred on for seven seasons alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar, Alyson Hannigan, David Boreanaz, Anthony Head and more. He also appeared in other various TV and film projects up until 2021.

In 2023, Brendon revealed he had suffered a heart attack and had been diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, as well as cauda equina syndrome. He had undergone several spinal surgeries prior to his death.

Spring hits and suddenly everything in your closet feels too heavy, too structured . . . or just not cute anymore. If you want to look put-together without squeezing into anything stiff or clingy, we get it! The good news? Cute, comfy sundresses that actually flatter are everywhere on Amazon right now.

Below, we found 17 loose, slimming spring sundresses that skim in all the right places — and never feel restrictive. Think smocked bodices that define your waist without digging in, breezy T-shirt maxis that feel like loungewear and flowy wrap styles that move with you — not against you. Whether you’re headed to brunch, a beach walk or just running errands, these are the everyday dresses you’ll reach for on repeat — and styles start at just $10!

17 Loose Spring Sundresses That Are Shockingly Slimming

1. Our Favorite: Throw on this floral mini dress in sage green and you’re out the door in seconds. The sleeveless cut keeps you cool, and the pockets are genuinely useful.

2. Has Pockets: Tired of sundresses that cling in the wrong places? This loose V-neck midi dress has a pleated design that skims your body, plus it has pockets.

3. Vacation-Ready: Looking for spring sundresses with vacation energy? This boho V-neck mini dress has a breezy Italian-style print that packs well and photographs even better.

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4. Quite The Charmer: If you want a dress that defines your waist without a belt, the smocked bodice on this ruffle hem mini dress does the work for you. It’s also comfy enough for all-day wear.

5. Deal Alert: Want a breezy warm-weather dress without spending much? This bohemian floral dress is now 33% off (and just $10), and has a loose silhouette that works as a cover-up too.

6. Pop of Color: If your closet is full of neutrals, this bright floral sundress in yellow shakes things up. The square neckline and flowy skirt keep it flattering without feeling tight anywhere.

7. Must-Have Maxi: This lilac T-shirt maxi dress has a loose fit, a side split and pockets. The comfy fabric feels like your favorite tee but gives you full-length coverage.

8. Figure-Flattering: The wrap silhouette on this floral A-line sundress creates a defined waist with a V-neck that elongates your frame. The light green floral print feels fresh for spring outfits.

9. Resort-Ready: Packing for a cruise or beach trip? This flowy boho maxi with its tropical print and skinny straps takes up almost no suitcase space and looks effortlessly pulled together.

10. Fabulously Flowy: If you love maxi dresses but hate looking shapeless, the smocked bodice on this floral navy sundress cinches at the top while the skirt flows freely.

11. Striped Stunner: Grab coffee or browse a bookstore in this casual striped dress with cute ruffle sleeves. The loose cut and soft fabric make it one of those easy, throw-on-and-go picks.

12. Picnic Perfection: Pack a basket, grab a blanket and wear this flowy gingham maxi with its smocked bodice and ruffle details. It practically screams sunny Saturday afternoon in the park.

13. Very Versatile: Finding a dress that works for both work and weekends is tough. This sage green T-shirt maxi with pockets and a crew neck pulls it off with — and with a relaxed, polished silhouette.

14. Prettiest Prints: If you’ve been searching for slimming spring sundresses with prints that actually look curated, this floral spaghetti strap maxi delivers. Plus, the V-neck adds a flattering vertical line.

15. Everyday Ease: School pickup, quick lunch or a doctor’s appointment: this floral pink midi dress with its wrap shape and pockets handles your whole Tuesday.

16. Comfort MVP: Some days you just want to be comfortable. This cap sleeve maxi dress with pockets and a floral print lets you feel like you’re in loungewear while looking completely presentable.

17. Boho Beauty: Want a dress that’s loose through the body but still has some shape? This printed V-neck mini with its tiered babydoll silhouette and button-up front gives you both for spring.

Christina Applegate is opening up about her thoughts on death and how it has shaped her outlook in life. The actress, who was diagnosed with MS in 2021, has already made arrangements when the time comes, and shared that she has already secured three burial plots as she continues to navigate personal challenges and reflects on what matters most.

Christina Applegate Thinks About Death Daily

On March 19, the 54-year-old actress was on NPR’s “Wild Card with Rachel Martin” podcast, wherein she talked about living with multiple sclerosis. When asked how often she thinks about death, Applegate answered, “Every day.”

“‘Cause it’s looming. I mean, it looms for all of us,” she continued. Applegate says that even though death will come for all of us, it might be different for someone like her, who is living with a condition that currently has no cure. “For people who have a disease like this, you never know, you know?” she said.

According to the Mayo Clinic, MS is an autoimmune disease wherein the protective covering of the nerves is attacked. It may cause weakness, numbness, lack of coordination, and even cognitive issues.

The Actress Has Purchased Three Burial Plots

With the possibility of death always on her mind, Applegate said that she has already bought three burial plots for her family. She didn’t specify where the location is, but said it was a “pretty” place, and she jumped at the chance to purchase the plots when she found out they were available.

Applegate candidly talked about the place, saying that she needed to choose a type of tree that would be planted there. “They’re going to plant a tree there ’cause it’s really sunny. And I want my visitors to not, you know, be sweating,” she told the host.

As for why she decided to purchase the plots, she said that it’s one less thing her family has to deal with in the future.

Christina Applegate Shares One Of Her Fears

Despite death being on her mind daily, Applegate said that she’s not “comfortable” thinking about it. The thought of leaving her child behind is devastating, and that makes her “scared” of death.

“I’m really afraid of it because of her,” referring to her 15-year-old daughter Sadie, whom she shares with husband Martyn LeNoble. The actress became emotional as she said, “I can’t even talk about, like, I don’t know what her life’s going to be like, and you don’t know when it’s going to be – could be, like, anytime.”

In February, as The Blast previously reported, the actress shared an update about her health and said she mostly spent her days in bed. However, she still makes the effort to bring her daughter to school because that’s the only time they can be alone by themselves. Applegate described it as her “favorite thing to do.”

Inside The Actress’ MS Battle

Applegate shared her multiple sclerosis diagnosis with the public in August 2021, writing on X that she had been diagnosed with MS a few months prior. “It’s been a tough road. But as we all know, the road keeps going. Unless some a-shole blocks it,” she wrote.

Following her revelation, Applegate attended events walking with the help of a cane. She was one of the presenters at the 2024 Emmy Awards, wherein she poked fun at herself by telling the audience who gave her a standing ovation, “Oh my God, you’re totally shaming me with disability by standing up.”

Applegate started a podcast called “MeSsy” with fellow actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who is also living with MS. In one of the episodes, the actress detailed her struggles with the disease, sharing that at one point, she was screaming in bed because of pain.

Christina Applegate Stepped Away From Acting

Applegate was in the middle of filming the third season of the Netflix series “Dead to Me” when she was diagnosed with MS. Production was paused so she could seek treatment, and she eventually returned to finish shooting. However, season 3, which premiered in 2022, was the show’s last.

Afterward, Applegate took a step back from her acting career due to MS. In a Vanity Fair interview in 2023, she acknowledged that “Dead to Me” may have been her final acting work because of the nature of her disease. “This is a progressive disease. I don’t know if I’m going to get worse,” she stated.

Despite stepping away from on-screen roles, Applegate has worked on other projects, including voice-over work, podcasting, and writing. Her No. 1 New York Times bestselling memoir, “You With the Sad Eyes,” was released on March 3.

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Rachael Leigh Cook has shared a rare glimpse into her teenage romance with Rider Strong.

Speaking to Strong’s Boy Meets World costar, Danielle Fishel, on the Wednesday, March 18, episode of  the“Teenbeat” podcast, Cook, 46, reflected on their ‘90s relationship.

The She’s All That star revealed that Strong was “romantic” and “so deep” during their time together, and admitted that in hindsight she “didn’t understand him” as well as Fishel did.

“Rider’s the most poetic soul,” Cook said. “I remember this moment he had like, come to visit me in Italy, and there was this, like, field of sunflowers on the way to where we’re going.”

Cook explained that Strong, 46, decided on the spur of the moment to tell the driver to make a pitstop so the couple could run through the sunflowers together.

“He tells the driver, ‘Stop the car.’ And he looks at me and I’m like, ‘Oh no, what are we doing?’” Cook recalled. “We have to run into these flowers, like, really, spikey-looking flowers, like a movie.”

The actress noted that the experience made her realize that their personalities weren’t necessarily aligned enough for the relationship to be sustainable.

“I knew in that moment, like, I’m not, I’m not the person, what he’s ultimately gonna need,” she said. “And I tried, we got a little way into that field, and I was just like, ‘I don’t know about this.’”

The Josie and the Pussycat Dolls star also shared one of Strong’s past confessions to her.

“I remember one time he said to me, like, ‘If you weren’t with me, you know, who would you want to be with?” Cook recalled, explaining that she had responded with the name of her ex-boyfriend.

Cook then told Fishel, 44, that when she asked Strong the same question, he answered, “Danielle.”

Fishel has previously been candid about her crush on Strong while they acted together on Boy Meets World – which took place during the same time period that Strong was dating Cook.

Fishel first revealed her former feelings for her costar during an August 2022 episode of their podcast “Pod Meets World.”

“He was so smart, and … one of my favorite things about Rider — and it continues to this day — [is that] Rider is very effusive,” she said of what initially drew her to Strong.. “He will tell you how he feels and he’s very free with his compliments, but he doesn’t throw them out willy-nilly. When he compliments you, it is thoughtful, it has meaning, and you can tell it’s coming from a very real place.”

In an October 2023 episode of the podcast, Fishel read a passage from her teenage diary written in the ’90s, which detailed her jealousy over Cook and Strong’s relationship.

“Then we went to acting class but we had to wait for Rachael,” Fishel recounted, pointing out that the word “Rachael” was underlined in annoyance. “Then Rider and Rachael got all lovey-dovey, and it made me want to puke. Then they kissed, and it looked so cute. She’s actually really sweet and cool, but I really like Rider. I don’t think she’s right for him. Then again, maybe I’m not either.”