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Actor Anthony Stewart Head Dies at 72; Co-Stars Offer Tributes

6/7/2026

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Anthony Stewart Head Tributes

Anthony Stewart Head, 72, died of pneumonia complications, announced by daughters Emily and Daisy Head on June 5.
Alyson Hannigan posted an Instagram tribute on June 6 saying the loss cuts deep and expressing love for Head.
Sarah Michelle Gellar thanked Head and his daughters in an Instagram post, quoting a line.
Eliza Dushku, David Boreanaz and James Marsters each posted Instagram messages praising Head.

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Anthony Head Obituary

Anthony Head’s partner Sarah Fisher died in December.
He is survived by his actress daughters Emily and Daisy and his brother.
Head played Rupert Mannion in *Ted Lasso* (2020-23) and Giles in *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* (1997-2003).
He first became a UK household name as half of the Gold Blend coffee duo with Sharon Maughan, appearing in 12 ads from 1987 to 1993.

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Anthony Stewart Head Tributes

Anthony Stewart Head, 72, died of pneumonia complications, announced by daughters Emily and Daisy Head on June 5.
Alyson Hannigan posted an Instagram tribute on June 6 saying the loss cuts deep and expressing love for Head.
Sarah Michelle Gellar thanked Head and his daughters in an Instagram post, quoting a line.
Eliza Dushku, David Boreanaz and James Marsters each posted Instagram messages praising Head.

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