Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Anthony Head dies aged 72
Anthony Head, the actor who played the iconic role of Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died at the age of 72.
The last few years have been a tragic time for the cast of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, with Michelle Trachtenberg and Nicholas Brendan both having passed away in the last 18 months.
In addition to his role as Giles, Head is well known for an iconic cameo performance in Dr Who during David Tennant's era, a supporting role in Ted Lasso, Feel Good, and as Arthur's father in the TV show Merlin.
Head's death was confirmed by his daughters Emily and Daisy Head in a statement, saying: "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our extraordinary father, Anthony Head.
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“He passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family. It has been, and forever will be, an honour and a privilege to be his daughters, and to have witnessed firsthand the impact both he and his work have had on so many.
“We know how dearly he will be missed by friends, colleagues, and fans of the shows he was in – he loved his job very much, and he always considered himself incredibly lucky, to have been able to work alongside such exceptionally talented people, in such wonderful productions, across a career that spanned several decades.
“Our grief is far greater than the hole he has left behind, but we know his legacy will live on, in the shows he was a part of, and in the audiences that love them. How lucky we are to know we are able to watch him doing what he loved, even when he is no longer with us.
“We kindly ask that our privacy is respected at this difficult time.”
Anthony's partner, Sarah Fisher, died in December of last year. His brother, Murray Head, is an Oscar nominated actor for Sunday Bloody Sunday where he played Bob Elkin.
His daughters, Emily and Daisy, both are actors, with Emily famously playing the character of Carli in The Inbetweeners.
Fans were devastated by the news, with one tweeting: "There's no f*cking way," with a crying emoji.
Back in 2020 Head had expressed interest in returning as Giles in a possible spin-off, calling the role 'formative'.
He said he 'wouldn’t know what as' if he were to return, adding: "Maybe I’m the head of the Watcher’s council now. But to be honest, of course I would. It was so formative."
A sequel series had a pilot filmed, with Sarah Michelle Gellar returning, but this was ultimately canned by Hulu and Head was not set to return.
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