ANYA DIES Xander's (Nicholas Brendon) former fiancée Anya (Emma Caulfield) sadly died fighting against the demons at Sunnydale. She and Xander had experienced a turbulent relationship

after Xander called off their wedding, having second thoughts. Half-demon Anya was killed by a Bringer's sword and her death was thought of as sudden and unexpected by fans. Xander had

called out for Anya, but he realised she had died trying to save Andrew's (Tom Lenk) life, and Xander joked how she was "always doing the stupid thing". Fans took to Reddit to

share their thoughts on Anya's demise, with one saying: "I think Anya's death shocked me the most because main characters never died (and stayed dead). "I kept expecting