India, June 5 -- British actor Anthony Head, beloved by generations of television fans for his memorable performances in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, has died at the age of 72. The veteran actor passed away peacefully due to complications from pneumonia, surrounded by his family. His death marks the end of a remarkable career spanning nearly five decades in television, film, theatre, and music.

Who Was Anthony Head?

Anthony Head, whose full name was Anthony Stewart Head, was an English actor and singer best known for playing Rupert Giles in the cult television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Rupert Mannion in the hit comedy-drama Ted Lasso. He first gained widespread recognition in the United Kingdom through the famous Ne...