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At first, he was a villain. Then, he became an ally, and even a lover. In the end, he surprised us all by being a selfless hero. Spike was easily among the most intriguing characters on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. So, what happened to actor James Marsters once his time in Sunnydale was done?
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