Ted Lasso star's partner dies aged 61 as daughters release heartbreaking tribute to mother: 'Immensely shocking with no warning'

George Bunn

By George Bunn


Published: 01/01/2026

- 18:37

Updated: 01/01/2026

- 18:57

Sarah Fisher lived near Bath with the Little Britain star

Sarah Fisher, the partner of Ted Lasso and Little Britain star Anthony Head, has died at the age of 61.

Sarah, an animal rights campaigner, lived near Bath with the 71-year-old actor, who was known for roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Doctor Who.


Their two daughters Emily and Daisy posted a tribute to their mum as they shared the sad news and called her "extraordinary, kind and talented."

In a statement, the daughters, who are also actors, said: "It is immensely shocking to us all, and came with very little warning. No words could ever express all that she encompassed, or begin to describe the crater her absence has left."

The statement continued: "'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.

"Our grief knows no bounds, nor did the reaches of her incredibly unique and irreplaceable spirit."

They did not disclose any further information about her death.

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Sarah Fisher with partner Anthony Head

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Anthony Head's partner Sarah Fisher has sadly died at the age of 61

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Sarah had worked with The Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in London over the years, who issued a statement, paying tribute to her campaigning work.

A statement from the home read: "We're truly sorry to lose our beloved friend and Ambassador Sarah Fisher and send our deepest sympathies to Sarah's partner Anthony, her daughters, and her family and friends.

"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."

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Sarah Fisher, Emily Head, Daisy Head and Anthony Head attend the UK Premiere of 'Dungeons & Dragons - Honour Among Thieves'

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She was also patron of Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary in Somerset for many years.

Their founder Pauline Leeson said: "Sarah was an advocate for all animals and was always a voice for those dear souls who have no voice.

"She will be a huge loss to the animal kingdom she worked so tirelessly for, helping so very many animals of all species to find their way to cope and be happy in this changing world.

"We at Holly Hedge are so proud to have known Sarah. Her memory will live on in all the good work and positive change she has made to their lives. Our hearts go out to Anthony, Emily, Daisy and family."

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Emily Head alongside her Inbetweeners co-stars

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Emily Head was most well known for her role as Carly D'Amato in hit E4 sitcom, The Inbetweeners, in which her father played the dad of main character Will McKenzie.

Daisy, 34, played Grace in the American drama series Guilt and starred in the film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.

Anthony is best known for his roles as Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the Prime Minister in Little Britain and Uther Pendragon in Merlin (2008–2012).

Recently, he starred in Apple+ series Ted Lasso as former AFC Richmond owner Rupert Mannion.