Who Was Anthony Head's Wife? All About Sarah Fisher Amid 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' Actor's Death

Hollywood is mourning the death of yet another veteran actor, Anthony Head. He had risen to fame in the late 1990s, and since then had starred in a number of hit projects, including Doctor Who, Little Britain, The Inbetweeners, and Merlin. Most recently, he starred in Ted Lasso as football club owner, Rupert Mannion. 

Best known for his role in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, it was the actor's daughters, Daisy Head and Emily Fisher, who confirmed the tragic news of his death. Reportedly, at the time of his passing, Anthony Head was 72 years old. Amid the tragic news, many are now curious to learn more about Anthony Head's wife, Sarah Fisher. 

Who was Anthony Head's wife, Sarah Fisher?

Anthony Head's late wife, Sarah Fisher was a devoted mother, campaigner, and philanthropist. She was also the custodian of Tilley Farm, which was an animal sanctuary set up at her home in Bath. According to reports, Sarah and Anthony Head first crossed paths in the early ‘80s. Talking about his relationship with Sarah, Anthony told The Guardian in 2010 that there was no secret to a long-lasting relationship, but his wife had jokingly told him it was because they “spend an enormous amount of time apart.”

Anthony Head added that to him, a sense of humour is of huge importance and that it is all about tolerance and liking the person you are with. He admitted that he adored Sarah, called her his best friend as well as his partner, and said that they laughed a lot together. 

Inside Adam Head's love story with his wife, Sarah Fisher 

During a 2012 interview, it was revealed that Adam and Sarah met for the first time when she was working as an administrative assistant at the National Theatre, while he was performing in a production of Danton's Death. Reportedly, even after being together for 40 years, the duo did not tie the knot. Anthony has revealed:

“I've asked her to marry me several times, but she's not interested. She says, ‘[expletive] off' and then runs off to throw up. I've given up now.”  

Sarah Fisher and Anthony Head shared two daughters

In their years together, Anthony and Sarah became parents to two daughters, Emily and Daisy. The duo welcomed their eldest, Emily, on December 15, 1988 and their youngest, Daisy, on March 7, 1991. Sarah and Anthony raised their daughters while navigating completely different career paths. While Sarah transformed Tilley Farm, a 90-acre property which they had purchased in 2001, into a sanctuary for rescued horses, ponies and donkeys, Anthony continued on his path as an actor. In fact, he even had to spend a lot of time in LA, where he shot Buffy the Vampire Slayer. 

Sarah Fisher supported Anthony Head during his time on Buffy

While he was alive, Anthony was known for often gushing about his wife, Sarah, in interviews. There, he also noted how she was a major source of support when it came to his career. According to him, she had encouraged him to take acting classes and to take on shoots that were far from home. The actor told The Guardian in 2016:

“After I got the part of Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, I lived in Los Angeles for five years, while my partner, Sarah and the girls – Daisy was four and Emily was six – stayed in England. The production team would work dates around me, and every time I got the chance to have six days clear, I'd get on a plane. I can't put into words how much I missed my family when I was in LA. Even now, I feel emotional about it. It was a real test.” 

Anthony Head claimed that he owed an enormous amount to Sarah. According to him, she knew that he wanted to work in America, and when he got the chance, age gave him the push and told him to go for it and that she would hold the fort back home. Looking back at the time in hindsight, Anthony thought that the toke gave them all a wealth of opportunity as Buffy ran for seven seasons, and he had the best time of his life. He added that he tried to go home to Sarah and his daughters every three or four weeks. 

Sarah Fisher passed away 6 months before Anthony Head's death

Sarah Fisher passed away at the end of last year, in December 2025, just six months before Anthony's death. It was her and Anthony's daughters, Emily and Daisy, who confirmed the news of their mom's death through a Facebook post. They claimed that her death was super shocking as it had come with very little warning. In their post, Emily and Daisy revealed that Sarah did not want a funeral. They wrote:

"We know how profoundly she has impacted the lives of so many, and we couldn't be more proud of the legacy she is leaving behind. We only wish she'd had more time to share her knowledge and brilliance with us and the world.” 

What are your thoughts on Anthony Head's wife, Sarah Fisher? Let us know. 

Also read: What Caused Anthony Head's Demise At 72? Ted Lasso Actor Passes Away 6 Months After Partner's Death

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