During Wednesday's episode of The One Show (June 10), hosts Angellica Bell and JB Gill were joined by actor Colin Morgan to discuss the death of Anthony Head. The 72-year-old actor, best known for his roles as Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Rupert Mannion in Ted Lasso, passed away last week due to complications from pneumonia.
Colin Morgan Remembers His Co-Star
Colin Morgan, who starred alongside Head in the BBC fantasy series Merlin from 2008 to 2012, expressed his shock and heartbreak. He said: "I was so shocked and heartbroken to hear about his loss last week. He was such a pinnacle of a role model to me and all the young cast of Merlin." Morgan added that he has incredible memories of working with Head and that his thoughts are with Head's daughters, Daisy and Emily.
The One Show's Tribute
JB Gill also offered condolences, saying: "Yeah, condolences to his family as well." The segment highlighted Head's impact on the cast and his legacy as a beloved actor.
Outpouring of Tributes
Since the announcement of Head's death on June 5, numerous former co-stars have paid tribute, including Matt Lucas, Charisma Carpenter, and Sarah Michelle Gellar. Gellar shared an old photograph on Instagram, writing: "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."
The One Show airs weeknights on BBC One at 7pm.
