The actor Anthony Head, star of Ted Lasso and Buffy, has passed away
5 june 2026 в 20:37
British actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in the series «Ted Lasso» and «Buffy the Vampire Slayer», - has passed away at the age of 73, his family reported. Anthony’s daughters, Emily and Daisy, released a statement to BBC News.
In it, they noted that their father «died peacefully from complications related to pneumonia, surrounded by family». «With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our extraordinary father. Being his daughters was and remains an honor and a privilege, and we witnessed the impact he and his work had on many», - they wrote.
While his family, colleagues, and friends mourn his loss, you can learn more about Anthony and his career.
Anthony played the role of Rupert Mannion in «Ted Lasso», - the ex-husband of Hannah Waddingham’s character, Rebecca Welton. His character’s actions prompted Rebecca to seek revenge in the first season, attempting to sabotage the football team.
From 1997 to 2003, Anthony starred as Rupert Giles, Buffy’s mentor, in the series «Buffy the Vampire Slayer».
In addition to his most famous roles, Anthony also appeared in numerous films and television projects, including «The Iron Lady», - «The Inbetweeners», - «Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters», - «Let the Right One In», - «Little Britain», - «Doctor Who: Confidential», - «Merlin», - «The Canterville Ghost», - and «Bridgerton».
Anthony was in a relationship with Sarah Fisher, an animal rights activist, who passed away in December 2025.
As mentioned, Anthony’s daughters, Emily and Daisy, told BBC News that he died from «complications related to pneumonia».
Anthony continued the family tradition by becoming an actor. His father, Seafield Laurence Stewart Murray Head, was a documentary filmmaker and founder of Verity Films, while his mother was actress Helen Shingler
In it, they noted that their father «died peacefully from complications related to pneumonia, surrounded by family». «With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our extraordinary father. Being his daughters was and remains an honor and a privilege, and we witnessed the impact he and his work had on many», - they wrote.
While his family, colleagues, and friends mourn his loss, you can learn more about Anthony and his career.
Anthony played the role of Rupert Mannion in «Ted Lasso», - the ex-husband of Hannah Waddingham’s character, Rebecca Welton. His character’s actions prompted Rebecca to seek revenge in the first season, attempting to sabotage the football team.
From 1997 to 2003, Anthony starred as Rupert Giles, Buffy’s mentor, in the series «Buffy the Vampire Slayer».
In addition to his most famous roles, Anthony also appeared in numerous films and television projects, including «The Iron Lady», - «The Inbetweeners», - «Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters», - «Let the Right One In», - «Little Britain», - «Doctor Who: Confidential», - «Merlin», - «The Canterville Ghost», - and «Bridgerton».
Anthony was in a relationship with Sarah Fisher, an animal rights activist, who passed away in December 2025.
As mentioned, Anthony’s daughters, Emily and Daisy, told BBC News that he died from «complications related to pneumonia».
Anthony continued the family tradition by becoming an actor. His father, Seafield Laurence Stewart Murray Head, was a documentary filmmaker and founder of Verity Films, while his mother was actress Helen Shingler
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