British actor Anthony Head, best known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Ted Lasso,’ has died at age 72 from complications due to pneumonia. His daughters, Emily and Daisy Head, said he passed away peacefully, surrounded by family.
Head rose to international fame as Rupert Giles in ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ before later appearing as Rupert Mannion in ‘Ted Lasso.’ His career also included roles in TV series like ‘Merlin,’ ‘Little Britain,’ ‘Doctor Who,’ and the 2011 film ‘The Iron Lady,’ as well as extensive theater work.
His death is a reminder that pneumonia can be extremely serious, even when it begins as a common infection. Click on to learn why pneumonia is more dangerous than many realize and why early detection and prevention are crucial.