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British actor Anthony Head has died aged 72 of complications due to pneumonia, his daughters confirmed in a statement to the Press Association
Everything we know about Anthony Head’s cause of death
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Everything we know about Anthony Head’s cause of death
- Actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, has died at the age of 72 after complications from pneumonia.
- His daughters, actresses Emily and Daisy Head, announced the tragic news in a statement to the Press Association. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our extraordinary father, Anthony Head,” they said.
- The beloved actor died peacefully surrounded by his family. His daughters described it as “an honour and a privilege” to be his daughters and witness the impact of his work on so many people.
- Head’s recent performances included playing former Richmond FC owner Rupert Mannion in Ted Lasso. He also had notable roles as the Prime Minister in Little Britain and Uther Pendragon in Merlin.
- The actor was also famous for appearing in the iconic Nescafé Gold Blend adverts alongside Sharon Maughan between 1987 and 1993. The romantic coffee adverts ranked 20th on ITV’s Best Ever Ads list.
- His death comes just months after losing his partner, animal rights activist Sarah Fisher, who died aged 61 from anaplastic thyroid cancer in December. “We kindly ask that our privacy is respected at this difficult time,” the family said.
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