"Incredibly charming": Brett Goldstein honors Anthony Head with touching farewell message

The cast of Ted Lasso is mourning the loss of Anthony Head, who died at the age of 72. Among those paying tribute was his co-star, Brett Goldstein.

Shortly after Anthony Head's passing, Goldstein took to his Instagram Stories, where he posted a smiling close-up photo of the late star and reflected on his talent and character.

"Anthony Head was a brilliant actor who played the worst person in the world, which was an incredible skill because he was the best person."

Brett Goldstein portrayed Roy Kent in the popular show Ted Lasso that aired in 2020 on Apple TV. Conversely, Anthony Head took on the role of the antagonist Rupert Mannion, who was the cunning ex-husband of Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham).

The comedy series concluded in 2023 with its third season.

Brett Goldstein stated that it took a great deal of acting skills to portray this type of character, explaining that Head was the best man off-camera. He went further to describe the veteran actor as charming and very fun to be with.

With accompanying multiple heart emojis, the Office Romance lead added:

"Infinitely charming and kind and fun and a joy. He will be sorely missed. Love to his family."

Anthony Head enjoyed a career spanning decades across television, film, and theater.

Buffy star Sarah Michelle Gellar shares tribute to Anthony Head

In addition to his role on Ted Lasso, he was widely recognized for portraying Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and appeared in numerous British and international productions.

Sarah Michelle Gellar, his co-star and the lead in the supernatural teen series, also left a heartfelt message on her Instagram page to honor him.

"'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."

Gellar, who played the titular character, accompanied her message with a carousel of throwback snaps with the cast, including a memorable scene with Anthony Head, who played Rupert Giles, Buffy's mentor and father figure.

In it, Buffy asks Rupert if life gets easier, and asks him to lie in his answer. Rupert then says:

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"Yes, it's terribly simple. The good guys are stalwart and true. The bad guys are easily distinguished by their pointy horns and black hats, and we always defeat them and save the day. Nobody ever dies, and everybody lives happily ever after."

Rupert Giles survived the TV series throughout its seven-season run. On the contrary, he died in the comic book version of the show, as he was killed by a Twilight-possessed Angel. He was eventually resurrected.

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