The latest season of Apple TV’s Ted Lasso featured a dedication to actor Anthony Head in its penultimate episode. A title card reading “In memory of Anthony Head” appeared at the conclusion of the ninth episode, acknowledging the performer’s contributions to the series. Head had portrayed the character Rupert Mannion throughout the show’s run, and while the character’s name was referenced in the current season’s storyline, Head did not appear in the episodes.
Head passed away in June at age 72 following complications from pneumonia. His long-term partner, Sarah Fisher, had died several months earlier in December 2025 after a thyroid cancer diagnosis. Both were based in the Bath area of England and were known for their involvement in animal welfare causes.
Head’s acting career extended across more than four decades, with notable roles including Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, King Uther in Merlin, and the Prime Minister in Little Britain. Head and Fisher maintained residency near Bath at Tilley Farm, a 90-acre animal sanctuary in Farmborough where rescued horses, ponies, and donkeys were cared for. Fisher served as a long-standing patron of Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary in North Somerset and supported various animal charities, including Battersea Cats and Dogs Home. A representative from the London-based charity previously noted Fisher’s significant contributions to animal welfare efforts through fostering, staff training, and volunteer work.
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