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Tributes Pour in as ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Star Anthony Head Dies at 72

Tributes Pour in as ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Star Anthony Head Dies at 72

Summary

Anthony Head, an actor known for his role in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," died at age 72 from pneumonia complications. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, according to a statement by his daughters.

Key Facts

  • Anthony Head was best known for playing Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
  • He died at 72 due to complications from pneumonia.
  • Head passed away peacefully with family around him.
  • His daughters announced his death and asked for privacy.
  • Head also acted in shows like "Ted Lasso," "Merlin," and "Bridgerton."
  • He gained early fame in the UK from Nescafe coffee commercials in the late 1980s.
  • Fellow actors from "Buffy" and "Ted Lasso" publicly mourned his passing.
  • His longtime partner Sarah Fisher died six months before him.
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