British ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ actor died due to complications related to pneumonia, his daughters said in a statement

Actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died at 72.

Ted Lasso star Anthony Head has died at the age of 72 just months after his partner Sarah Fisher's death and his daughters have paid a devastating tribute

The British star's death comes just six months after that of his partner, the animal therapist and rights campaigner Sarah Fisher, who died of thyroid cancer aged 61.

Actor was known around the world for his role as librarian Rupert Giles in the hit Nineties show ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’, and later as former football club owner Rupert Mannion…

Actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died at 72

Anthony Head, the British actor known for his roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Ted Lasso,' has died. He was 72.

British actor starred on the West End before finding international fame in the 90s on Buffy the Vampire Slayer

L'acteur et chanteur britannique est décédé à l'âge de 72 ans. Anthony Stewart Head est connu pour avoir notamment incarné le personnage de Rupert Giles dans la série télévisée…

The British performer achieved U.S. fame as librarian Rupert Giles in the cult-favorite supernatural series.

The actor also had roles in 'Ted Lasso,' 'Little Britain' and the BBC's 'Merlin.'

Actor, who rose to fame in Nescafe ads, also starred in Ted Lasso and Little Britain

The suave, smooth-voiced British actor was known for roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso.”

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Head starred as fan-favorite Giles alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar on the cult-beloved TV series.

Head achieved U.S. fame as librarian Rupert Giles, mentor to the title character in the cult-favorite supernatural series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” which ran from 1997 to 2003.

Anthony Head, who appeared on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at the age of 72.

Head was best known for his roles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso - with his death coming just six months after that of his partner, who died of thyroid cancer aged 61.

British actor Anthony Head has died aged 72 of complications due to pneumonia, his daughters confirmed in a statement to the Press Association

The British actor, who has died aged 72, was known for his career-defining role as the awkward watcher to Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Buffy. Ellie Muir looks back at what Head meant…

Anthony Head’s daughters, actors Emily and Daisy, said the suave, smooth-voiced British actor passed away due to complications from pneumonia.