Overview
- Anthony Head died on Friday, June 5, 2026, at age 72, and his daughters Emily and Daisy Head said he passed peacefully from complications due to pneumonia.
- The family asked for privacy and has not released funeral plans or further medical details.
- Colleagues from Ted Lasso posted immediate tributes, with Brett Goldstein calling Head “a brilliant actor” and many co‑stars praising his warmth and kindness.
- Head built a decades‑long career that included Rupert Giles on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Rupert Mannion on Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso, roles that connected him with multiple generations of fans.
- Coverage so far centers on the family statement and on‑line remembrances, and outlets say public reaction will likely continue to focus on Head’s work and personal warmth rather than operational details while the family grieves.