Tributes to Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head after death aged 72
The British actor, who also appeared in Merlin and Little Britain, died of complications from pneumonia.
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"It has been, and forever will be, an honour and a privilege to be his daughters, and to have witnessed firsthand the impact both he and his work have had on so many."
— Daisy Head , Celebrity
"It has been, and forever will be, an honour and a privilege to be his daughters, and to have witnessed firsthand the impact both he and his work have had on so many."
— Emily Head , Celebrity
"Our grief is far greater than the hole he has left behind, but we know his legacy will live on, in the shows he was a part of, and in the audiences that love them."
— Anthony Head , Celebrity
"It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our extraordinary father, Anthony Head."
— Emily Head , Celebrity
"How lucky we are to know we are able to watch him doing what he loved, even when he is no longer with us."
— Daisy Head , Celebrity
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Anthony Head was a British actor known for his roles in Nescafe adverts and popular TV shows including Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso.
Beloved British actor best known for his role as Rupert Giles on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Actress and daughter of Anthony Stewart Head.
Actress and daughter of Anthony Stewart Head.
Hannah Waddingham is an actress known for her role as Rebecca Welton in 'Ted Lasso.'
Michelle Trachtenberg is an actress known for her roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Gossip Girl.'
Nicholas Brendon was an actor best known for his role as Xander Harris in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'
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The British actor, who also appeared in Merlin and Little Britain, died of complications from pneumonia.
British actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Ted Lasso,' has died at the age of 72 due to complications from pneumonia, according to a statement from his daughters, Emily and Daisy Head.
British actor Anthony Head, best known for playing librarian and mentor Rupert Giles on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at 72, his talent agency Gordon & French confirmed to CBS News on Friday.
Anthony Head, the actor best-known for playing Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died aged 72.
Actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer,' 'Ted Lasso,' and 'Merlin,' has died at the age of 72, his family announced Friday.
Actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Ted Lasso,' has died at 72.
Anthony Stewart Head, renowned for his role as Rupert Giles on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' passed away at 72 due to complications from pneumonia. His daughters, Daisy and Emily Head, issued a statement honoring his impact as both a father and an artist.
Anthony Head, the British television actor known for roles in 'Ted Lasso,' 'Merlin,' and as father figure Rupert Giles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at 72 due to complications from pneumonia.
Actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Ted Lasso,' has died at 72. His daughters, Emily and Daisy Head, confirmed his passing due to complications from pneumonia and expressed their grief over his loss.
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