Following the announcement of the British actor's death on Friday, Sarah Michelle Gellar, David Boreanaz, James Marsters and more reacted to the loss of Head, who died at 72.

Anthony Head, a longtime actor whose credits include "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Ted Lasso." has died.

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.'

Anthony Head ist im Alter von 72 Jahren gestorben. Der englische Schauspieler war vielen für seine Rollen in »Buffy«, »Ted Lasso« oder »Little Britain« bekannt.

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.

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.