Anthony Head , the suave, smooth-voiced British actor known for roles in " Buffy the Vampire Slayer " and " Ted Lasso ,' passes away, his family confirmed on Friday. He was 72.


Head's daughters, actors Emily and Daisy Head, told the Press Association news agency that the actor passed away due to complications from pneumonia.

"Our grief is far greater than the hole he has left behind, but we know his legacy will live on, in the shows he was a part of, and in the audiences that love them," his daughters said. "How lucky we are to know we are able to watch him doing what he loved, even when he is no longer with us."

Head achieved US fame as librarian Rupert Giles , mentor to the title character in the cult-favorite supernatural series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," which ran from 1997 to 2003.

Remembering the actor, co-star Sarah Michelle Gellar paid tribute in a social media post that read, "Tell Giles I figured it out and I’m ok” Well I don’t have it figured out and I’m not ok. But I know I’m the lucky one because I knew you. Thank you to Daisy and Emily who not only shared their dad with me, but with the world."