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Tributes to Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head who dies aged 72

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Updated 6.6.2026
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May 31 – Jun 6

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BBC News - WorldJun 6

Tributes to Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head who dies aged 72

British actor Anthony Head, aged 72, has died from complications due to pneumonia. He was internationally recognized for his role as Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and also appeared in "Ted Lasso," "Merlin," and "Little Britain." His daughters confirmed his peaceful passing surrounded by family. Tributes have poured in from co-stars, including Sarah Michelle Gellar, David Boreanaz, and James Marsters, who remembered his kindness and talent. Head also gained early fame in the UK for his role in Nescafé coffee advertisements. His extensive career spanned television, film, and stage, with notable appearances in "The Iron Lady" and "Bridgerton."

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South China Morning PostJun 5

Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso actor Anthony Head dies aged 72

British actor Anthony Head, widely recognized for his roles as Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and a character in "Ted Lasso," has died at the age of 72. His daughters announced his passing on Friday, stating he died peacefully from complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by family. Head gained prominence in the UK through coffee advertisements in the late 1980s and early 1990s. His daughters expressed it was an honor to be his children and witness his impact. He was also known as a singer and was the brother of singer Murray Head.

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Associated Press (AP)Jun 5

Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ has died at 72

British actor Anthony Head, widely recognized for his roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Ted Lasso," has died at the age of 72. His family announced his passing on Friday, stating he died peacefully from complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family. Head first gained recognition in the UK in the 1980s for his appearances in Nescafe coffee advertisements. He later achieved significant fame in the United States for portraying librarian Rupert Giles in the popular supernatural series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," which aired from 1997 to 2003.

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British actor Anthony Head, known for Buffy and Ted Lasso, has died at the age of 72.

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Anthony Head passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family.

— His daughters Emily and Daisy

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Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played Buffy, led tributes to Head, expressing gratitude for sharing him with the world.

— Sarah Michelle Gellar

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David Boreanaz described Anthony Head as 'so kind and generous of a soul'.

— David Boreanaz

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James Marsters called Head 'an unflaggingly kind and steady presence' and 'the best actor in the cast' of Buffy.

— James Marsters

Apr 19 – Apr 25

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BBC News - WorldApr 20

Days of Our Lives and Starship Troopers actor Patrick Muldoon dies aged 57

Actor Patrick Muldoon, best known for his roles in *Days of Our Lives* and *Starship Troopers*, has died at his home at the age of 57. Muldoon's manager confirmed to Deadline that the cause of death was a heart attack, which occurred on Sunday. He portrayed Austin Reed on *Days of Our Lives* from 1992 to 1995, and also appeared in *Melrose Place*. In 1997, he played Zander Barcalow in the film *Starship Troopers*. Alison Sweeney, his former *Days of Our Lives* co-star, shared a tribute on X, remembering Muldoon's talent, kindness, and humor.

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Muldoon died at home of a heart attack on Sunday.

— his manager confirmed to Deadline

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He played Austin Reed in Days of Our Lives from 1992 to 1995.

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Alison Sweeney said Pat was a rare kind of person - brilliantly talented, endlessly kind and generous in spirit.

— Alison Sweeney on X

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Muldoon starred in Starship Troopers in 1997, playing Zander Barcalow.

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Patrick Muldoon, known for Days of Our Lives and Starship Troopers, has died at 57.

— US media reports