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Camden Toy, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ actor, dead at 68

Camden Toy, the actor who portrayed many monsters on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” has died. He was 68.

A rep for Toy confirmed his passing to The Post on Wednesday, claiming he died after a private two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. 

He leaves behind his mother, sister, and longtime partner, Bethany Henderson.

On Dec. 8, Henderson wrote on 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 Gentlemen in Season 4, and Gnarl and Ubervamp in Season 7.

Camden Toy on Day 2 of WonderCon 2017 in Anaheim, California. Getty Images

He also appeared in an episode of the show’s spin-off series “Angel” as the Prince of Lies. 

Additionally, Toy had acting credits on TV shows including “Good Nite Burbank,” “The Mentalist,” “The League,” and “Shameless.”

He also had a recurring role as Igor Chambers on the soap opera “The Bay.”

Gregori Martin, producer of “The Bay,” said in a statement included in Toy’s obituary, “Camden was always always such a talent and joy to work with. It’s no wonder he was a fan favorite on ‘The Bay.’ I am so grateful for the times I got to work with him and will certainly cherish those memories.”

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Camden Toy in Season 7 of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection
Camden Toy attends WhedonCon 2017 held at Warner Center Marriott Woodland Hills on May 21, 2017, in Woodland Hills, California. Getty Images

Juliet Landau, Toy’s close friend and co-star on “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” remembered him as a “beautiful soul, a beautiful friend, and a beautiful talent. “

“From the first moment we met, I knew he was special,” Landau continued in a statement. “Under the visage of the monster he was made-up to be, shined the kindest of spirits. He’s been a gift in our lives. We will miss him greatly.”

According to his obituary, Toy went back to school and got his MFA in screenwriting before his death. He had written two TV shows, a feature film, and a graphic novel that he hoped would be his legacy.

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