Anthony Head, the actor best known for playing Rupert Giles—Buffy’s mentor and a “Watcher”—in the 1990s television series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” has died at the age of 72. Both reports highlight his international recognition for the role, which made him a familiar figure to audiences worldwide. The Independent also notes that Head later appeared as Rupert Mannion in Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso.” Rolling Stone similarly emphasizes his “Buffy” work and also points to his involvement in “Ted Lasso,” underscoring that he continued to take on prominent television roles after his earlier breakthrough.
The Independent adds that Head dies months after his wife, Sarah, who previously died at the age of 72. Neither source provides additional details about the cause of death. Across the coverage, the central points are Head’s age, his well-known performances in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” and—per The Independent—the timing relative to his wife’s death.
