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Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72

Most headlines factually report the actor's death, but one sensationalizes it by using it as a hook to discuss pneumonia symptoms.

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What happened The British actor, who also appeared in Merlin and Little Britain, died of complications from pneumonia.
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftTed Lasso & Buffy the Vampire Slayer Star Anthony Head Dies at 72

The Mary Sue · Left · News report

CenterBuffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72

BBC News · Center · News report

Right / center-rightThe 9 subtle symptoms of pneumonia you must NEVER ignore after Anthony Head’s death aged 72

The Sun UK · Right · News report

SEE THE HEADLINES

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The Sun UKNews report · Jun 6, 6:10 AM

The 9 subtle symptoms of pneumonia you must NEVER ignore after Anthony Head’s death aged 72

9 subtle symptomsNEVER ignorepneumonia

BELOVED actor and singer Anthony Head has tragically died following "complications" with pneumonia. The Hollywood star, known for his roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso passed...

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The Mary SueNews report · Jun 5, 10:45 PM

Ted Lasso & Buffy the Vampire Slayer Star Anthony Head Dies at 72

Star Anthony Head Dies

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 NewsNews report · Jun 5, 9:39 PM

Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72

star Anthony Head dies

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

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Globe and MailNews report · Jun 5, 4:25 PM

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

known fordies at 72

His daughters say he passed away due to complications from pneumonia

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Jun 5, 4:25 PM: Globe and Mail joined the source map.

Jun 5, 9:39 PM: BBC News joined the source map.

Jun 5, 10:45 PM: The Mary Sue joined the source map.

Jun 6, 6:10 AM: The Sun UK joined the source map.

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