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Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72

Most headlines neutrally report the actor's death, mentioning his popular roles, with one being slightly more generic.

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What happenedThe British actor, who also appeared in Merlin and Little Britain, died of complications from pneumonia.
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Ted Lasso & Buffy the Vampire Slayer Star Anthony Head Dies at 72

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Anthony Stewart Head, the British star known for his roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso, and Merlin has died at the age of 72. Multiple news outlets reported that the beloved acto...

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BBC News1h ago

Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72

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The British actor, who also appeared in Merlin and Little Britain, died of complications from pneumonia.

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Anthony Head, of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso fame, dies at 72

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“Our grief is far greater than the hole he has left behind, but we know his legacy will live on”, the British actor’s family said.

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NBC News3h ago

Actor Anthony Head dies at age 72

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British actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso” has died at the age of 72 due to complications from pneumonia, his family said.

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‘Ted Lasso’ Star Passes Away At 72

Anthony Head, the veteran actor best known to generations of fans for “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and more recently “Ted Lasso,” has died. He was 72. Head died peacefully from complications...

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

Actor who also appeared in Ted Lasso was beloved for playing Buffy’s mentor and “Watcher” Rupert Giles

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso actor Anthony Head dies aged 72

Actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, has died at the age of 72, his family announced on Friday. The British actor, the brother of singer M...

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KTLA6h ago

'Ted Lasso' and 'Buffy' actor Anthony Head dies at 72

English actor Anthony Head, who appeared in shows like "Ted Lasso," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," and more, has passed away at 72. "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our e...

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British actor Anthony Head, known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, dies at 72

His daughters say he passed away due to complications from pneumonia

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Sky News2w ago

Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso, and Little Britain actor dies

Anthony Head, the British actor best known for his roles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, has died at the age of 72.

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