Washington DC, June 6 -- Anthony Head, the British actor best known for his roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Ted Lasso', has passed away at the age of 72, reported Variety.

According to the outlet, his daughters Emily and Daisy Head announced his death in a statement to the BBC, saying their father "passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family."

The actor portrayed the role of Rupert Giles on all seven seasons of 'Buffy' alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar. On 'Ted Lasso', he played Rupert Mannion, the grumpy former owner of AFC Richmond who cedes ownership of the club to his wife, played by Hannah Waddingham, during their divorce.

Head's other credits include playing the Prime Minister in the ...