Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAnthony Head, the British actor best known for his role as Rupert Giles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', has died at the age of 72. His daughters confirmed that he passed away due to complications related to pneumonia. Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played Buffy, led heartfelt tributes, saying: “I know I’m the lucky one because I knew you. Thank you to Daisy and Emily who not only shared their dad with me, but with the world.Other 'Buffy' co-stars including James Marsters and Emma Caulfield also paid tribute to the actor.Head's extensive career also included notable roles in British productions such as 'Little Britain' and 'Merlin', and more recently as Rupert Mannion in 'Ted Lasso'. Fellow actors from 'Ted Lasso', including Brett Goldstein and Jeremy Swift, also shared their condolences and memories of working with the acclaimed actor. In fullSarah Michelle Gellar pens emotional tribute to Anthony Head after his death aged 72: ‘I’m not ok’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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

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.”

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAnthony Head (AP)British actor Anthony Head,…

The veteran British actor was beloved by Buffy fans for his portrayal of mentor Rupert Giles and more recently appeared as villainous team owner Rupert Mannion on “Ted Lasso.”

Anthony Head, the charming and smooth-voiced British actor recognized for his performances in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Ted Lasso," has passed away at 72. | Hollywood

Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."

He was best known as librarian Rupert Giles in the cult US supernatural television 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