Anthony Head, actor known for Buffy The Vampire Slayer, dies aged 72

Actor Anthony Head has died aged 72 (Picture: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Actor Anthony Head, who is famous for appearing in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, has died, his daughters have confirmed.

The 72-year-old starred as librarian Rupert Giles in the cult US supernatural TV series, led by Sarah Michelle Gellar, which ran from 1997 to 2003.

In comedy-drama series Ted Lasso, Head played former Richmond FC owner Rupert Mannion, the ex-husband of Hannah Waddingham’s character Rebecca.

Announcing his death, Hea...