Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72

British actor Anthony Head, celebrated for his iconic roles in television series such as "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Ted Lasso," and "Merlin," has died at the age of 72. His passing was confirmed by his daughters, Emily and Daisy, who announced that he died peacefully from complications related to pneumonia, with his family by his side.

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He passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family.

Head garnered international acclaim for his portrayal of Rupert Giles, the librarian and mentor figure, in the hit supernatural teen drama "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" during the late 1990s. His career also included a memorable recurring role in the sketch comedy "Little Britain," and he played King Uther Pendragon in the BBC's fantasy series "Merlin." More recently, he appeared as Rupert Mannion, a former football club owner, in the Apple TV+ comedy "Ted Lasso."

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it is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our extraordinary father.

His daughters shared a heartfelt statement expressing their grief and honor: "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." They acknowledged that he "loved his job very much" and considered himself "incredibly lucky," adding that his legacy "will live on."

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It has been, and forever will be, an honour and a privilege to be his daughters, and to have witnessed firsthand the impact both he and his work have had on so many.

Before his major television success, Head first gained recognition in the UK in the 1980s as the face of Nescafé coffee advertisements. He starred alongside Sharon Maughan in the popular "Gold Blend" couple campaign, whose coffee-themed romance ads ran from 1987 to 1993. Head's extensive filmography also includes roles in "The Iron Lady," "Doctor Who," "Persuasion," "The Inbetweeners," and "Manchild," as well as appearances in British shows like "Motherland" and "Silent Witness." He also joined the cast of BBC Radio 4's "The Archers" in 2018.

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he loved his job very much and always considered himself incredibly lucky.