Sarah Michelle Gellar leads tributes to Anthony Head

Sarah Michelle Gellar led heartfelt tributes to her "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" co-star Anthony Head, who died at the age of 72. The English actor, widely recognized for his role as the librarian Rupert Giles in the cult supernatural series, passed away peacefully due to complications from pneumonia, his daughters Emily and Daisy Head announced.

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Tell Giles I figured it out and I’m ok. Well, I don’t have it figured out and I’m not ok. But I know I’m the lucky one because I knew you.

Gellar, who played the titular character Buffy, shared a poignant message on Instagram, expressing her grief. "I don’t have it figured out and I’m not ok," she wrote, referencing a memorable scene with Head's character. "But 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 cast members joined in remembering Head. David Boreanaz, who portrayed Angel, called him a "kind and generous soul." James Marsters, who played Spike, noted the death left a "hole in the world." Emma Caulfield, Anya's portrayer, reflected on their 27-year friendship, hailing him as "kind, wise and a guide in troubled times."

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He had an earring, Converse high-tops and a pair of loose-fitting, boldly striped pants. There wasn’t a trace of Giles to be found, which was a testament to his gifts.

Charisma Carpenter, who starred as Cordelia Chase, recalled being surprised by Head's off-screen persona, which contrasted sharply with his on-screen character. "He had an earring, Converse high-tops and a pair of loose-fitting, boldly striped pants. There wasn’t a trace of Giles to be found, which was a testament to his gifts," she said. Brett Goldstein, a co-star and writer on "Ted Lasso," where Head played Rupert Mannion, remembered him as "infinitely charming and kind and fun and a joy."

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Anthony Head was a brilliant actor who played the worst person in the world, which was an incredible skill because he was the best person.