Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72
British actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Ted Lasso', has passed away at the age of 72. His family announced that he died peacefully due to complications from pneumonia. Head's legacy includes a significant impact on television and a cherished presence among friends, colleagues, and fans.
- ▪Anthony Head was best known for his role as Rupert Giles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'.
- ▪He also appeared in 'Ted Lasso' as Rupert Mannion and had a long career in various British television shows.
- ▪His daughters announced his passing, stating he was surrounded by family and will be dearly missed.
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- ▪ Anthony Head, of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso fame, dies at 72 — The Sydney Morning Herald
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Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 7228 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAnnabel RackhamandIan Youngs,Culture reportersWatch: A look back at Anthony Head's careerBritish actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in TV shows including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso, Merlin and Little Britain, has died at the age of 72.Head found international fame as Rupert Giles in hit supernatural teen show Buffy in the late 1990s.He went on to have a recurring role in sketch show Little Britain as the prime minister, he played king Uther Pendragon in the BBC's Merlin, and appeared as former football club owner Rupert Mannion in Ted Lasso."He passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family," his daughters Emily and Daisy said.Getty…
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