Overview
- His daughters, Emily and Daisy Head, told the Press Association he passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia on Friday, June 5, 2026, surrounded by family and asked for privacy.
- Head became a household name in Britain through the 1980s Nescafé Gold Blend adverts and won international fame as Rupert Giles on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and later as Rupert Mannion on Ted Lasso.
- High‑profile tributes have come from Buffy and Ted Lasso colleagues, including Sarah Michelle Gellar, who described him as a guiding, father‑figure presence on set.
- The family note follows a recent personal loss: Head’s long‑time partner, animal welfare campaigner Sarah Fisher, died in December 2025; he is survived by his daughters who are both actresses.
- Across stage, radio and screen Head was known for his distinctive baritone and range, and his death is expected to prompt renewed attention to his varied body of work and continuing remembrances.