New Delhi, June 5 -- Veteran British actor Anthony Head, best known for his memorable performances in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, has died at the age of 72.

His daughters, actors Emily Head and Daisy Head, confirmed the news to the Press Association on Friday, saying that the actor died due to complications arising from pneumonia.

The announcement prompted tributes from fans who remembered Head for a career spanning decades across television, film and advertising, with performances that resonated with audiences on both sides of the Atlantic.

Before achieving international recognition, Head became a familiar face to British television viewers in the 1980s through a popular series of Nescafe instant coffee advertisements.

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