Ted Lasso honours Anthony Head with fresh tribute

Anthony Head, a man in his early 60s with dark brown hair wearing a camel jacket and a blue shirt

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Anthony Head joined the Ted Lasso cast as Rupert Mannion in 2020

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Anthony Head's lasting legacy continues to be honoured months after his death, with a major TV show issuing a fresh tribute to the acclaimed actor.

During an emotional penultimate episode of the current Ted Lasso's season, the show finished with a dedication to the Bath-based actor who formerly played wealthy businessman Rupert Mannion.

The tribute comes as the series' latest episode reintroduced Rupert's name in the storyline, despite him not appearing in the season.

Head died in June at the age of 72 after developing complications from pneumonia. His long-term partner, Sarah Fisher, died several months earlier, in December 2025, after she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.

The ninth episode of the series concluded with a title card reading: 'In memory of Anthony Head', in recognition of world-renowned actor's contribution to the hit Apple+ show.

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Head's career spanned more than four decades, with roles including Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, King Uther in Merlin and the Prime Minister in Little Britain.

Head and his long-term partner, animal welfare advocate Fisher, also had strong ties to the Bath area.

Anthony Head and Sarah Fisher, a couple in their 60s at a red carpet premiere wearing formal attire

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The couple hosted charity events at their home, including Forever Hounds Trust's 20th anniversary celebrations

They lived near the city at Tilley Farm, Fisher's 90-acre sanctuary in Farmborough, where she cared for rescued horses, ponies and donkeys.

Fisher was a long-standing patron of Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary in North Somerset and also supported many animal charities, including Battersea Cats and Dogs Home.

A spokesperson for the London-based charity previously said: "Sarah, alongside her partner Anthony Head, gave so much to our charity, fostering dogs, using her canine behaviour expertise to train our staff and volunteers, and contributing in so many ways to make a real difference in animal welfare.

"She will be dearly missed by all of us at Battersea."