British Actor Anthony Head, Star of Buffy and Ted Lasso, Dies at 72
British actor Anthony Head, renowned for playing Rupert Giles in *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* and Rupert Mannion in *Ted Lasso*, died peacefully at age 72 on Friday, surrounded by family. His daughters announced his death was due to complications from pneumonia. Head’s decades-long career spanned theatre, television, and film, including roles in *Little Britain*, *Merlin*, and *Bridgerton*. He received a 2024 Actor Award nomination for *Ted Lasso*. His long-term partner Sarah Fisher passed away last year.
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Anthony Head, 'Ted Lasso' and 'Buffy' actor, dies at 72
Anthony Head, the British actor best known for his roles as Rupert Giles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and as the suave, smooth-voiced character in 'Ted Lasso,' has died at the age of 72. His family announced his death on Friday. Head was widely recognized for his distinctive voice and charismatic screen presence, which made him a beloved figure in both cult television and mainstream audiences. His career spanned decades, with notable performances in theater, television, and film. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
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Anthony Head, the British actor best known for playing Rupert Giles on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and Rupert Mannion on 'Ted Lasso,' has died at age 72. His daughters Daisy and Emily announced his death from complications of pneumonia in a statement to the UK's Press Association. Head's passing comes just over four months after the death of his wife, Sarah Fisher, at 61. Born in Camden Town, London in 1954, Head began his screen career in 1978 and appeared in numerous TV series including 'Highlander' and 'NYPD Blue' before landing his iconic role on Buffy, which ran from 1997 to 2003. He later played the vindictive ex-husband of Rebecca Welton in 'Ted Lasso' from 2020 to 2023. His family described him as an extraordinary father who loved his work and considered himself lucky to work with talented people across his decades-long career.
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British actor Anthony Head has died at the age of 72 due to complications from pneumonia. His daughters Emily and Daisy announced his peaceful death, surrounded by family. Head was best known for playing Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Michael Stevens in Little Britain, and Rupert Mannion in Ted Lasso, for which he received a 2024 Actor Award nomination. His career spanned theatre, television, and film, including roles in Merlin, The Iron Lady, Bridgerton, and Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters. He shared the screen with his daughter Emily in The Inbetweeners movie. His long-term partner Sarah Fisher, mother of his two children, died last year at age 61.
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British actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Little Britain, and Ted Lasso, has died at the age of 72. His daughters Emily and Daisy announced his peaceful death on Friday, stating he passed away surrounded by family due to complications from pneumonia. Head began his career in theatre before gaining fame for his on-screen work in the 1990s and 2000s. More recently, he played Rupert Mannion in the sports comedy Ted Lasso, for which he and his co-stars received an Actor Award nomination in 2024. His family expressed that it was an honor and privilege to witness the impact he and his work had on many.
HuffPost UK - Athena2 - All Entries (Public)Actor Anthony Head, Star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, Dies at 72
British actor Anthony Head has died at the age of 72 due to complications from pneumonia. His daughters Emily and Daisy announced his peaceful death surrounded by family. Head was best known for playing Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the prime minister in Little Britain, and Rupert Mannion in Ted Lasso, for which he received a 2024 Actor Award nomination. His career spanned theatre, television, and film, including roles in Merlin, The Iron Lady, Bridgerton, and Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters. His long-term partner Sarah Fisher, mother of his two daughters, died last year at age 61.
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