Anthony Head, the actor best known for his roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, has died at the age of 72, just six months after the death of his long-term partner Sarah Fisher. Sarah, an animal welfare campaigner, died aged 61 in December 2025. The couple had been together for 37 years.
Head's daughters, actresses Emily and Daisy Head, confirmed his death in a statement to the Press Association on Friday. They said he died peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by family. “It has been, and forever will be, an honour and a privilege to be his daughters,” they added.
Head first rose to fame in the 1980s in the Nescafe Gold Blend television adverts, alongside Sharon Maughan. He later gained international recognition for his role as Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. His other credits include Motherland, Silent Witness, Doctor Who, and the film Repo! The Genetic Opera.
He also appeared in the West End and recorded music, including the album of the Buffy musical episode. In 2018, he joined the cast of BBC Radio 4's The Archers. The family has asked for privacy at this difficult time.
