Anthony Head: A Tribute to the Iconic Buffy and Ted Lasso Star
The entertainment world is deeply mourned. Because, Anthony Stewart Head (also known simply as Anthony Head ), the British actor who was charming and versatile and best known as the sophisticated mentor Rupert Giles in the cult-classic supernatural series Buffy the Vampire Slayer , Head passed away on June 5, 2026, at the age of 72. Throughout his incredible four decades career, Head effortlessly transitioned between lovable heroes and deliciously scheming villains, and captured millions hearts. The Ultimate Mentor: Rupert Giles in Buffy Anthony Head will forever be cherished as Giles , to his millions fans througout the world as the tweedy librarian, Watcher, and essential father figure to Sarah Michelle Gellar ’s teenage vampire hunter. He debutes in 1997, Buffy the Vampire Slayer became very popular globally. As Rupert Giles , the brilliant giles buffy actor brought immense gravitas and warmth to the series across all seven seasons. Whether cleaning his glasses ...