Ted Lasso Honors Late Actor Anthony Head in Season 4 Tribute

Ted Lasso pays tribute to late actor Anthony Head in season 4, dedicating an episode to his memory.

October 1, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — Ted Lasso has honored the late actor Anthony Head in a special tribute during the fourth season of the show, with an on-screen dedication appearing at the end of the penultimate episode.

Head, who passed away in June at the age of 72, portrayed AFC Richmond’s former owner, Rupert Mannion. He appeared in the first two seasons and became a series regular in season three. The tribute came as a heartfelt nod to his legacy, even though he did not film any scenes for season four.

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The show’s producers confirmed that no changes were made to the storyline following Head’s death, and there are no plans to include him in future episodes. However, if the series is renewed for a fifth season, his character may be formally addressed within the narrative. Head was best known for his role as Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and for his work in British television and film.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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