British actor Anthony Head dies at age 72.
Anthony Head, the British actor known for roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, died on June 5, 2026, at age 72. His daughters announced he passed away peacefully from complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by family.
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“Actor Anthony Head, known for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at 72”ABC ABC News LEFT-CENTER
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“Anthony Head, 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Ted Lasso' actor, dead at 72”NYP NY Post RIGHT
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“Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72” · BBC, PBS NewsHour, Globe and Mail, South China Morning Post, AP News, The Hill
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ABCABC News Actor Anthony Head, known for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at 72 45d ago CENTER3
PBSPBS NewsHour Anthony Head, British actor known for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' dies at 72 45d ago APAP News Actor Anthony Head, known for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at 72 HThe Hill Anthony Head, 'Ted Lasso' and 'Buffy' actor, dies at 72 44d ago 6 tracked claims across 10 outlets
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Head's longtime partner Sarah Fisher died in 2025.
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