Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Anthony Head has died at 72
British actor Anthony Head, best known for his role as Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has passed away at age 72. His daughters confirmed he died peacefully following complications from pneumonia.
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Head was a beloved figure in pop culture with a career spanning decades in television, film, and theatre, leaving a significant legacy for fans worldwide.
Actor Anthony Head, known for his role as Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died at 72. Photo / Getty Images
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