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‘Ted Lasso’ Team Hoped To Bring Anthony Head Back In Season 4 Finale

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Apple TV’s Ted Lasso referenced Anthony Head’s villainous Rupert Mannion character a few times in Season 4 and paid tribute to the actor, who died June 1 at the age of 72, with an “In Memoriam” card in Episode 409.

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  • Apple TV’s Ted Lasso referenced Anthony Head’s villainous Rupert Mannion character a few times in Season 4 and paid tribute to the actor, who died June 1 at the age of 72, with an “In Memoriam” card in Episode 409.
  • Reported by Deadline and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:28:58 UTC.

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