Anthony Head, British star of 'Ted Lasso,' 'Merlin' and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' dies at 72
Key takeaways
- Anthony Head, the British television actor who had roles in “Ted Lasso,” “Merlin” and most notably father figure Rupert Giles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” has died, his family announced Friday.
- Head’s daughters Emily and Daisy Head confirmed his death to the Associated Press and said he died of complications from pneumonia.
- “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,” Head’s daughters said in a statement to AP.
British actor Anthony Head arrives for the European premiere of “The Iron Lady,” at a central London venue, on Jan. 4, 2012. (Jonathan Short / Associated Press) By Alexandra Del Rosario Staff Writer Contact June 5, 2026 10:20 AM PT 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Anthony Head, the British television actor who had roles in “Ted Lasso,” “Merlin” and most notably father figure Rupert Giles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” has died, his family announced Friday.
Head’s daughters Emily and Daisy Head confirmed his death to the Associated Press and said he died of complications from pneumonia. He was 72.