3 of the Main Cast Members of Buffy The Vampire Slayer have passed away in the last year
• Michelle Trachtenberg who played Dawn Summers passed away at the age of 39 on February 26, 2025
• Nicholas Brendon who played Xander Harris passed away at the age of 54 on March 20, 2026
• Anthony Head who played Rupert Giles passed away at the age of 72 on June 5, 2026
there’s truly no other actor but anthony stewart head who could possibly bring giles to life so perfectly going from emotional deep scenes to just being goofy <3 we were blessed
Rest in peace, Anthony Stewart Head 🕊️. Here’s a clip of him as Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer performing a cover of Behind Blue Eyes by The Who. A beautiful performance that fans will never forget. 💙
really sad about anthony head!! always really loved this story where he invited a fan of his to his farm for the day when he heard they were having a hard time after coming out as trans
“I’m sorry… i don’t… i dont speak kryptonian… i never… I'd... shoot…I wasn’t raised there… I WASNT RAISED THERE—— why am I talking louder” I LOVE HIM 😭😭
Anthony Head, the British actor best known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died at 72.
His daughters shared in a statement that he “passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family.”
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