Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Nicholas Brendon is hospitalized after

Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Nicholas Brendon is hospitalized after suffering a heart attack

Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Nicholas Brendon has been hospitalized after suffering a second heart attack.

The 51-year-old actor, who played Xander on the 1990s series, was taken to the ER for treatment and is now resting and “focusing on doctor appointments,” according to his sister in an Instagram post shared for him.

Last year Nicholas underwent surgery after suffering from “paralysis in his genitals” and legs. His manager claimed this was because he was forced to sleep in a concrete-floored jail cell after his arrest for prescription fraud.

Scary: Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Nicholas Brendon has been hospitalized after suffering a second heart attack

Scary: Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Nicholas Brendon has been hospitalized after suffering a second heart attack

Nicholas’ sister shared a collection of snaps of the star, who was taken to hospital on a stretcher before being placed in a wheelchair, along with a third image of the TV star waiting to be seen in a bed.

She shared a lengthy post in which she explained that this was the second “heart attack” Nicholas had suffered since his surgery.

“Nicky is sending his love and wanted me to apologize for not going live that much lately and give everyone an update,” she wrote.

Blast from the past: The actor played Xander Harris in the 1990s series alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar (pictured)

Blast from the past: The actor played Xander Harris in the 1990s series alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar (pictured)

On the mend: The actor was rushed to the emergency room for treatment and is now resting and

On the mend: The actor was rushed to the emergency room for treatment and is now resting and “focusing on doctor appointments,” his sister revealed in an Instagram post shared on his behalf

Recovery: Nicholas' sister shared a collection of snaps of the star, who was taken to hospital on a stretcher before being placed in a wheelchair

Recovery: Nicholas’ sister shared a collection of snaps of the star, who was taken to hospital on a stretcher before being placed in a wheelchair

Health issues: She shared a lengthy post in which she explained this was the second 'heart attack' Nicholas had suffered since his surgery

Health issues: She shared a lengthy post in which she explained this was the second ‘heart attack’ Nicholas had suffered since his surgery

“Nicky is fine now but had to be taken to the ER about two weeks ago for a heart attack (tachycardia/arrhythmia).

“Some of you may recall that after his second spinal surgery last year (for Cauda Equina), he had a similar incident, but this time.

“He’s trying to get some more rest and is concentrating on doctor’s appointments.”

Web has contacted a representative of Nicholas for further comment.

Back in October, Nicholas’ manager revealed that the star was forced to pull out of all promotions for his upcoming film after suffering from paralysis in his legs and genitals.

The troubled actor was struggling to walk amid “deep-seated medical issues and immense pain,” his manager told .

Getting better:

Getting better: “He’s trying to get a little more rest and is concentrating on doctor appointments,” Nicholas’s sister said

Difficult: Back in October, Nicholas' manager announced that the star had been forced to withdraw from all promotions for his upcoming film after suffering from paralysis in his legs and genitals

Difficult: Back in October, Nicholas’ manager announced that the star had been forced to withdraw from all promotions for his upcoming film after suffering from paralysis in his legs and genitals

Brendon was arrested for attempting to purchase prescription drugs under a false identity in September 2021.

He was charged with prescription fraud for a controlled substance and refusing to identify himself when he was pulled over by an Indiana police officer last month.

Brendon claims that sleeping in a concrete floor prison cell after his arrest made his spinal problems worse.

He was hoping to recover from the off-screen drama to promote his new film Wanton Want but is “devastated” by his medical struggles, his manager Theresa Fortier told .

In prison: He was charged last year with fraudulently buying prescription pills in Indiana (pictured in his August 2021 mugshot)

In prison: He was charged last year with fraudulently buying prescription pills in Indiana (pictured in his August 2021 mugshot)

Brendon is awaiting the results of scans of his back and groin but will need intensive and major surgery on his back over the next few days.

He suffers from Cauda Equina Syndrome, a condition in which the nerve roots in the lumbar spine are compressed, disrupting movement, sensation and often function of the genitals, bladder and bowel.

Fortier revealed the “heartbreaking” news for the actor, who was hoping for success with his new psychological thriller about two couples who hide secrets on a weekend getaway.

“Right now he is focused on his health. He’s not promoting the film,” Fortier said.

“Things have deteriorated drastically over the past week and a half. He suffers from paralysis in his genitals and private parts.

“He had trouble flying. Unfortunately, his condition means he needs surgery because of his mounting problems. I wish he was on the mend and able to promote this film.’

Sad news: Nicholas had starred in the Prime Video film Wanton Want but had to quit his advertising commitments to undergo major spinal surgery

Sad news: Nicholas had starred in the Prime Video film Wanton Want but had to quit his advertising commitments to undergo major spinal surgery

Fortier insists his problems have worsened since the star’s arrest and the night in a jail cell, adding: “During the arrest, they weren’t very careful about his condition.

“It has exacerbated the symptoms of his previous injury and the paralysis is starting to reappear. He may have blown another pane or everything is out of alignment.

“So sleeping on a cement floor with other inmates was not conducive to healing and aggravated his injury and he has been in immense pain with numbness and paralysis ever since.

“The hospital needs to take him for another spinal surgery to correct whatever happened.”

Fortier announced that Brendon also needs knee surgery due to a previous MCL and ACL tear.

The manager, who said she is Brendon’s best friend, revealed that he suffered from long-standing back problems, which worsened after he fell at her Indiana home in February.

Reports in recent months have claimed Brendon has been struggling to pay medical bills for his procedures and treatments, but Fortier insisted his fees be covered.

It’s not the first time the actor has been arrested and charged in alcohol-related incidents.

In 2010, Brendon was tasered by Los Angeles police after responding to a call about intoxicated behavior.

Nicholas Brendon showed signs of poisoning when he was arrested in October 2014 in Boise, Idaho, after a hotel accident

Nicholas Brendon showed signs of poisoning when he was arrested in October 2014 in Boise, Idaho, after a hotel accident

He was later charged with one count of resisting arrest, two counts of assaulting a police officer, and one count of vandalism.

The star did not deny the charges and received a one-year suspended sentence after checking into a treatment center in Malibu.

However, Brendon’s legal troubles began again in 2014 when he was arrested for allegedly vandalizing an Idaho hotel room.

In 2015, he was arrested again for vandalizing a hotel room, this time in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Woe: In this handout provided by the Palm Springs Police Department, Nicholas Brendon poses for his mugshot after he was arrested on October 11, 2017 in Palm Springs, California on charges of domestic violence Issues: In September 2015, he was arrested by Saratoga Springs police after another argument with his girlfriend

Suffering: Brendon was arrested for domestic violence on October 11, 2017 (left) in Palm Springs, California – two years after his arrest in Saratoga Springs (right)

Later that year he was charged with assaulting a woman in a hotel room in upstate New York.

He was charged with third-degree robbery, criminal mischief and respiratory disability, according to NBC News.

In 2017 he was arrested for domestic violence.

Brendon has since been with Dr. Phil has performed and spoken openly about his struggles with alcoholism and depression.

Blast from the Past: Nicholas starred in all seven seasons of the US series Buffy The Vampire Slayer, which aired from 1997 to 2003

Blast from the Past: Nicholas starred in all seven seasons of the US series Buffy The Vampire Slayer, which aired from 1997 to 2003