'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' actor dead. What happened to Anthony Head

Jenna Prestininzi, USA TODAY NETWORKFri, June 5, 2026 at 5:29 PM UTC

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British singer and actor Anthony Head, known for roles in "Ted Lasso" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," died Friday at age 72.

Head died June 5 surrounded by family, from pneumonia complications, his daughters Emily Head and Daisy Head said in a statement to the Press Association, the BBC reported.

"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," the statement read.

Here's what to know about Anthony Head.

When did Anthony Head die?

Anthony Head died June 5 at age 72, his daughters announced in the statement, the BBC reported.

Who was Anthony Head?

Born Anthony Stewart Head in Camden Town, England, he was an award-winning British actor and singer, known for roles in the television series "Ted Lasso," and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," according to IMDb.

He is survived by his daughters Emily Head and Daisy Head. He was preceded in death by his longtime partner Sarah Fisher in December 2025.

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What was Anthony Head's cause of death?

Head died of complications from pneumonia, according to the statement from his daughters.

What was Anthony Head known for?

Head appeared in numerous TV series, movies, video games, podcasts and animation series.

Head played teacher and vampire slayer watcher Rupert Giles in the 1997-2003 CW series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" starting Sarah Michelle Geller.

Head appeared in 122 episodes of the horror series.

Head later played Rupert Mannion, the ex-husband of soccer team owner Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham), in the Apple TV series "Ted Lasso."

Head appeared in 18 episodes of the series.

Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@freepress.com.

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