‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Stars Pay Tribute to Actor Anthony Head

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Stars Pay Tribute to Actor Anthony Head

Anthony Head, who died on June 5 at the age of 72, is being honored by his “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” co-stars. Head first appeared in the show’s pilot as Rupert Giles, the titular character Buffy’s Watcher and mentor. Giles also worked as the Sunnydale High School librarian, and was a main cast member for … Read more

Anthony Head, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Actor, Dead at 72

Anthony Head, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Actor, Dead at 72

Anthony Head, the actor who played Rupert “Ripper” Giles on TV’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died of complications due to pneumonia at the age of 72. His daughters Emily and Daisy Head announced their father’s death in a statement to the BBC, writer the actor “passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by … Read more