Anthony Head, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ actor, dead at 72
Anthony Head, the beloved actor known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Ted Lasso,” and “Merlin,” has died at the age of 72. Head’s daughters, Emily and Daisy Head, announced that he passed away peacefully from complications due to pneumonia and paid tribute to his decades-long career and lasting legacy. Watch the full video for more on Head’s life, career, and the heartfelt statement released by his family.
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30 Comments
RIP, Anthony.
This is truly heartbreaking for his children who have lost both parents space of 6 months..my deepest condolences…RIP..
Anthony was a fantastic actor and beautiful man…such a loss to us all..😮
taken too soon.
He will always be the Watcher in Buffy Vampire Slayer ..😢😮
May Two Roses be planted for both them together ..😢
Xander and now Giles . R. I. P. Anthony Head.
Je pleure à grosses larmes, Giles, notre Giles 😭😭😭 Il était génial, d'une gentillesse et d'une bienveillance pour Buffy. Après Dawn et Alex (ce dernier en mars 2026), c'est au tour de Rupert… trop dégoûtée sérieux 😭😭😭
Such sad news 😢
Get your pneumonia vaccine, friends.
He was so talented and creative. Absolutely adored him as Giles in Buffy. Sad sad news 💔
How many more?😞… I lost my mum last Thursday as well…to say I’m a broken man is an understatement… in total since March….I’ve lost 4 people.
Awe RIP Anthony his daughter's need to take solace in the fact that he went to be with her my mom and dad passed 70 days apart and everything i have read says that their souls with be reincarnated together to go onto the other lives always together . but this made me cry i was a buffy fan and he was my t.v dad i will miss you …
Rip anthony. Loved his character in Buffy
RIP Anthony Head
RIP . You will always stay in our memory as uther pendragon.
I know him from Merlin tv show and Doctor Who.
You'll always be my Watcher. Thank you Anthony.❤
NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Giles 😭😭😭
Terrible news, today we lost a great actor, I fondly remember him as king Uther in merlin, r.i.p Anthony head
😢😢
Noo, this is so sad, he was only 72
RIP Anthony, massive shock 😢
RIP😢You truly were a Sweet Transvestite ❤
So sad
I’m sorry to hear this…😢 may he Rest In Peace. Condolences to his family and friends.
Rip 39 Michelle Trachtenberg 2025
Rip 54 Nicholas Brendon 2026
Rip 72 Anthony Head 2026
Buffy, the Vampire Slayer
sad now
Buffy wouldn't have been the same without him. RIP
Great actor. R.I.P Anthony Head.😔
RIP Anthony Head.
You didn't mention Repo: The Genetic Opera
That makes three from Buffy who are gone now 😢
I'm too speechless right now. RIP.