Anthony Head Discharged From London Hospital After Emergency Surgery For Ruptured Appendix
LONDON, UK – Veteran British actor Anthony Head, best known for his role as Giles in the cult television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has been discharged from a private medical facility in central London following an emergency surgical procedure for a ruptured appendix.
According to a statement released on Thursday by his publicist, the 70-year-old performer was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday evening after experiencing acute abdominal pain. Medical staff diagnosed the condition as an emergency appendicitis requiring immediate intervention. Head underwent a successful laparoscopic appendectomy, during which the infected organ was removed.
“He is resting comfortably at home and is under strict orders from his medical team to avoid strenuous activity for a minimum of six weeks,” the statement read. “Mr. Head is deeply grateful for the swift response of the physicians and nursing staff at the Royal London Hospital, and he requests privacy as he focuses on a full recovery.”
The incident has temporarily paused Head’s current filming commitments for the upcoming BBC drama series The Reckoning, though production executives have confirmed that shooting schedules will be adjusted to accommodate his convalescence. A representative for the network stated, “Our priority is Anthony’s health and well-being, and we are working closely with him to reschedule his scenes.”
Fans of the actor have taken to social media platforms to express their relief and support, with the hashtag #GetWellSoonGiles trending briefly on X, formerly Twitter, late Wednesday night. Head’s family has issued a brief statement thanking the public for their outpouring of well-wishes.