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Alyson Hannigan Honors Buffy Co-Star Anthony Head in Emotional Tribute
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Alyson Hannigan Honors Buffy Co-Star Anthony Head in Emotional Tribute

Alyson Hannigan posted an emotional Instagram tribute to her late Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-star Anthony Head, who died at 72 from complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by family. The message, shared after Head’s passing, received condolences from fans and fellow cast members including Sarah Michelle Gellar; Head portrayed Rupert Giles on Buffy, which aired from 1997 to 2003, with Hannigan’s post joining other tributes from the Buffy universe.

Remembering Giles’s Quiet Brilliance: 10 Defining Buffy Moments in Honor of Anthony Head
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Remembering Giles’s Quiet Brilliance: 10 Defining Buffy Moments in Honor of Anthony Head

Anthony Head, famed as Rupert Giles on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died at 72. The tribute lists 10 defining Giles moments across the series—spanning Lie To Me, The Dark Age, Passion, Band Candy, The Wish, Helpless, A New Man, Hush, The Gift, and Once More With Feeling—highlighting Head’s quiet, connective genius and the character’s central role, as well as note of a never-made spinoff called Ripper.

Buffy Cast Mourns Anthony Head, Celebrating Giles’ Impact
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Buffy Cast Mourns Anthony Head, Celebrating Giles’ Impact

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer cast mourns Anthony Head, who died at 72 from pneumonia complications. Head, best known as Giles, mentored Buffy across the series’ early seasons. After his death was announced by his daughters to the UK Press Association, Gellar and fellow stars like James Marsters and David Boreanaz shared heartfelt tributes praising his kindness, steadiness and talent, with Caulfield and Carpenter also honoring him.

Buffy Cast Mourns Anthony Head, Celebrating Rupert Giles' Legacy
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Buffy Cast Mourns Anthony Head, Celebrating Rupert Giles' Legacy

Following Anthony Head’s death at 72 from pneumonia complications, Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-stars paid widespread tributes to the late actor, praising his kindness, generosity, and talent. Sarah Michelle Gellar shared heartfelt photos and a message, while David Boreanaz, James Marsters, Charisma Carpenter, Emma Caulfield, Eliza Dushku, Amber Benson, and Julie Benz also posted tributes, highlighting Head’s guiding presence as Rupert Giles and his impact on colleagues and fans alike.

Buffy Cast Honors Giles: Anthony Head Remembered by Co-Stars
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Buffy Cast Honors Giles: Anthony Head Remembered by Co-Stars

Buffy the Vampire Slayer stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Emma Caulfield, and David Boreanaz led tributes to Anthony Head, who died at 72 from pneumonia complications. Head, who played Buffy’s mentor Giles, was remembered as a kind, guiding presence by his on-screen colleagues, who posted memories on social media. In addition to Buffy, Head later appeared in Ted Lasso and Merlin; his daughters Daisy and Emily Head confirmed the passing to BBC News.

Anthony Head, Buffy’s Giles and Ted Lasso Favorite, Dies at 72
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Anthony Head, Buffy’s Giles and Ted Lasso Favorite, Dies at 72

British actor Anthony Head, famed for Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s Rupert Giles and Ted Lasso’s Rupert Mannion, died at 72 from complications due to pneumonia, his daughters Emily Head and Daisy Head said in a BBC statement. A former Nescafe Gold Blend pitchman who later appeared in Merlin, The Invisibles and Bridgerton, Head’s career spanned stage and television, with a high-profile turn in Ted Lasso before his passing. He is survived by his two daughters, and his longtime partner Sarah Fisher died last year.

Buffy’s Watcher Anthony Head Dies at 72
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Buffy’s Watcher Anthony Head Dies at 72

Anthony Head, the British actor best known for guiding Buffy as Rupert Giles and for playing Rupert Mannion in Apple TV+'s Ted Lasso, died at 72 from complications of pneumonia. His long career spanned TV, film, and stage, and he’s survived by his daughters Daisy and Emily; his partner Sarah Fisher, an animal welfare advocate, died in late December.

Anthony Head, Buffy’s Giles and Ted Lasso’s foil, dies at 72
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Anthony Head, Buffy’s Giles and Ted Lasso’s foil, dies at 72

British actor Anthony Head, known to U.S. audiences as Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s Rupert Giles and as Ted Lasso’s Rupert Mannion, died at 72 from complications of pneumonia, surrounded by family. Tributes from co-stars praised his warmth and talent, and the veteran performer had also been a familiar face in the UK, including appearances on Little Britain and iconic Nescafé Gold Blend ads.

Buffy’s Giles, Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72, prompting tributes
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Buffy’s Giles, Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72, prompting tributes

British actor Anthony Head, famed for playing Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Rupert Mannion in Ted Lasso, died at 72 from pneumonia complications, surrounded by family. His daughters announced the death and tributes poured in from colleagues; Head’s career spanned stage and screen, including Little Britain and West End productions, with a lasting impact on fans.

Anthony Head, Buffy’s Giles and Ted Lasso’s Rupert, Dies at 72
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Anthony Head, Buffy’s Giles and Ted Lasso’s Rupert, Dies at 72

Anthony Head, the British actor known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, died at 72 from complications due to pneumonia, his daughters Emily and Daisy Head announced. He portrayed Buffy’s Watcher Rupert Giles and Ted Lasso’s former club owner Rupert Mannion, and his career spanned stage work in the theater and TV roles including Little Britain and Merlin.

Buffy Alum Nicholas Brendon’s Death Attributed to Heart Disease, Coroner Finds
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Buffy Alum Nicholas Brendon’s Death Attributed to Heart Disease, Coroner Finds

Indiana’s Putnam County coroner ruled that Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Nicholas Brendon died of atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease, with acute pneumonia and a prior heart attack listed as contributing factors; the report notes a 90% blockage in his right coronary artery and references Brendon’s history of heart and health issues.