June 5 (THEWILL) — British actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso”, has died at the age of 72.
His daughters, Emily Head and Daisy Head, confirmed that he died peacefully from complications related to pneumonia while surrounded by family.
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our extraordinary father,” they said.
“He passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family.”
Born in Camden, London, Head built a career spanning several decades across television, film and theatre.
He was best known for playing Rupert Giles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and later gained a new generation of fans as Rupert Mannion in “Ted Lasso.”
He also appeared in shows and films including “Merlin”, “Little Britain” and “The Iron Lady.”
“We know how dearly he will be missed by friends, colleagues and fans,” his daughters said.
Head is survived by his daughters. His longtime partner, Sarah Fisher, died in 2025.
Evi Ben Ezaga writes on entertainment, culture, and trending stories.
