The actor Anthony Head, star of Ted Lasso and Buffy, has passed away
5 june 2026 в 23:37
Actor Anthony Head, known for the series «Ted Lasso», - passed away at the age of 73, as reported by his family on June 5, 2026. The British actor gained fame through numerous roles in film and television, and colleagues and fans are mourning his loss. With new details emerging about his death, many are wondering what happened to Anthony in his final days.
Some of his former colleagues from «Buffy the Vampire Slayer» expressed their condolences in heartfelt statements. Emma Caulfield, who played Anya Jenkins in the series, posted a photo on Instagram after news of Anthony’s death broke.
«This photo was taken in the London Underground in 2011. I came to the set of 'The Iron Lady' to visit my friend Tony», - Emma wrote in the caption. «We had lunch, went to a music store, had dinner, and drank, laughing until we cried. It was the perfect day. There were many moments like this with this amazing person, whom I was lucky to call a friend for 27 years. He was kind and wise, and he was a support during tough times. You were so loved».
James Marsters, who played Spike in the series, also paid tribute on Instagram, writing: «There is a hole in the world. Anthony Head has left us. He was an unwaveringly kind and steady presence on the set of 'Buffy' and the best actor in the cast. He was the best of us. I was lucky to know him and learn from him. He left the world better for having been in it. Thank you, Tony, for everything you did».
Here’s what we know about the cause of Anthony’s death.
Anthony was a British actor who recently played the role of Rupert Mannion in «Ted Lasso», - the ex-husband of Hannah Waddingham’s character, Rebecca Welton.
One of his most notable roles on screen was that of Rupert Giles in «Buffy the Vampire Slayer».
Anthony also appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including «The Iron Lady», - «The Master», - «Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters», - «Let the Right One In», - «Little Britain», - «Doctor Who: Confidential», - «Merlin», - «The Canterville Ghost», - and «Bridgerton».
Anthony’s daughters, Emily and Daisy, released a statement to BBC News, confirming that their father «passed away peacefully from complications related to pneumonia, surrounded by family».
«With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our extraordinary father», - their statement read. «It has been and always will be an honor and privilege to be his daughters and to witness the impact he and his work had on so many»
Some of his former colleagues from «Buffy the Vampire Slayer» expressed their condolences in heartfelt statements. Emma Caulfield, who played Anya Jenkins in the series, posted a photo on Instagram after news of Anthony’s death broke.
«This photo was taken in the London Underground in 2011. I came to the set of 'The Iron Lady' to visit my friend Tony», - Emma wrote in the caption. «We had lunch, went to a music store, had dinner, and drank, laughing until we cried. It was the perfect day. There were many moments like this with this amazing person, whom I was lucky to call a friend for 27 years. He was kind and wise, and he was a support during tough times. You were so loved».
James Marsters, who played Spike in the series, also paid tribute on Instagram, writing: «There is a hole in the world. Anthony Head has left us. He was an unwaveringly kind and steady presence on the set of 'Buffy' and the best actor in the cast. He was the best of us. I was lucky to know him and learn from him. He left the world better for having been in it. Thank you, Tony, for everything you did».
Here’s what we know about the cause of Anthony’s death.
Anthony was a British actor who recently played the role of Rupert Mannion in «Ted Lasso», - the ex-husband of Hannah Waddingham’s character, Rebecca Welton.
One of his most notable roles on screen was that of Rupert Giles in «Buffy the Vampire Slayer».
Anthony also appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including «The Iron Lady», - «The Master», - «Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters», - «Let the Right One In», - «Little Britain», - «Doctor Who: Confidential», - «Merlin», - «The Canterville Ghost», - and «Bridgerton».
Anthony’s daughters, Emily and Daisy, released a statement to BBC News, confirming that their father «passed away peacefully from complications related to pneumonia, surrounded by family».
«With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our extraordinary father», - their statement read. «It has been and always will be an honor and privilege to be his daughters and to witness the impact he and his work had on so many»
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