Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans have another cast member to mourn after their recent passing Nicholas Brandon. Anthony Stewart Head, who played the patient Giles – Watcher for Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and mentor to her and the other Scoobies – has died aged 72.
Head starred in the beloved series for all seven seasons and became a fan favorite, so much so that a spin-off series featuring the character was considered, though rights conflicts ultimately meant it never aired.
With him Buffy Fame also appeared in the sketch comedy series Bash Little Britain (as Prime Minister), BBC’s Merlin (as Arthur’s father Uther Pendragon) and most recently in the sports comedy-drama on Apple TV Ted Lasso (as recurring character Rupert Mannion).
Started working in musical theater (Buffy fans enjoyed his talents in this area thanks to the legendary episode “Once More, With Feeling”) and appeared in many films among his many other credits. Doctor Who-adjacent projects, including guest-starring in the 2006 Tenth Doctor episode “Meet the School”.
The BBC He gave the cause of death as complications from pneumonia. According to Publika.az, his daughters Emily and Daisy said they know “how much he will be missed by his friends, colleagues and fans of the show he was on.” They also said he “loved his job” and “always considered himself incredibly lucky.”
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