Anthony Head, the British actor known for his roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, passed away at the age of 72 due to complications from pneumonia on Friday, June 5, 2026.
His daughters Emily and Daisy confirmed the news of his death, saying: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our extraordinary father. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.”
His family paid a heartfelt tribute to the late actor and expressed their gratitude for having been lucky enough to have witnessed the impact of him and his work.
The family described Head as a man who loved his job very much, adding: “We know he will be greatly missed by friends, colleagues and fans.”
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The iconic British actor rose to prominence in 1980s Britain after starring in a series of Nescafé coffee advertisements. He went on to star in popular British television shows, including Doctor Who, Homeland and Silent Witness.
Head starred in several other productions, including Merlin, The Iron Lady, Persuasion, The Inbetweeners and Manchild and Little Britain; However, his moment of international fame came after playing Rupert Giles on the supernatural show Buffy in the late ’90s.
Tributes:
His fans were also heartbroken over the actor’s sudden death. One fan wrote on X: “Gutted. Loved him in Buffy, Little Britain and Merlin. RIP. Heaven has a new Watcher.”
Another said: “What sad news, I always thought he was a wonderful actor. If a show had him, it would pique my interest. RIP.”
Head lost his lifelong partner, Sarah Fisher, in December 2025 at the age of 61. He is survived by his two daughters, Emily Head and Daisy Head.
