Anthony Head, beloved 'Buffy' mentor and 'Ted Lasso' actor, dies at 72: Who was he? Cause of death

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• Veteran British actor Anthony Head, best known for his memorable performances in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, has died at the age of 72. His daughters, actors Emily Head and Daisy Head, confirmed the news to the Press Association on Friday, saying that the actor died due to complications arising from pneumonia.
• The announcement prompted tributes from fans who remembered Head for a career spanning decades across television, film and, with performances that resonated with audiences on both sides of the Atlantic.
• From Nescafe To Television Stardom Before achieving international recognition, Head became a familiar face to British television viewers in the 1980s through a popular series of Nescafe instant coffee.
• The commercials featured him as one half of a romantic "will-they, won't-they" storyline that became widely recognised in the UK and helped establish him as a household name.
• His career later expanded into a variety of television...