‘Buffy' and ‘Ted Lasso' Star Anthony Head Dead at Age 72

Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Anthony Head died at age 72.

"It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our extraordinary father, Anthony Head," the actor's two daughters, Emily and Daisy Head, announced in a statement on Friday, June 5. "He passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family."

They continued, "It has been, and forever will be, an honor and a privilege to be his daughters, and to have witnessed firsthand the impact both he and his work have had on so many. We know how dearly he will be missed by friends, colleagues, and fans of the shows he was in - he loved his job very much, and he always considered himself incredibly lucky, to have been able to work alongside such exceptionally talented people, in such wonderful productions, across a career that spanned several decades."

Emily and Daisy discussed their grief as they concluded their message.

"We know his legacy will live on, in the shows he was a part of, and in the audiences that love them," they shared. "How lucky we are to know we are able to watch him doing what he loved, even when he is no longer with us. We kindly ask that our privacy is respected at this difficult time."

Anthony was known for his role as Rupert Giles on Buffy The Vampire Slayer. He also appeared on Ted Lasso as Rupert Mannion from 2020 to 2023.

Anthony was predeceased by his longtime partner, Sarah Fisher. Emily and Daisy announced in January that their mom had died late last year.

"We are so sorry to have to share the news that our extraordinary, kind and talented mother, Sarah, passed away recently. It is immensely shocking to us all, and came with very little warning," they shared in a statement at the time. "No words could ever express all that she encompassed, or begin to describe the crater her absence has left. We know how profoundly she has impacted the lives of so many, and we couldn't be more proud of the legacy she is leaving behind."

Fisher was an animal welfare campaigner who ran the 90-acre Tilley Farm.

"We only wish she'd had more time to share her knowledge and brilliance with us, and the world. Our grief knows no bounds, nor did the reaches of her incredibly unique and irreplaceable spirit," the sisters added. "We know how much she treasured the relationships she had with all of her friends, colleagues and collaborators, many of whom she stayed in contact with here, and we thank you all for being a part of her enriched life."

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This story was originally published June 5, 2026 at 9:15 AM.