After Anthony Head’s Death, 10 Pneumonia Signs That Can Look Like Other Illnesses

Anthony Head, the British actor known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, died aged 72 after complications from pneumonia, according to reports citing his daughters Emily and Daisy. His death brought fresh attention to an illness that can begin quietly, worsen quickly, and sometimes look like something much more ordinary at first.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by different germs, and its symptoms can appear suddenly or build over several days. The NHS lists warning signs including cough, breathlessness, fever, chest pain, body aches, tiredness, appetite loss, wheezing, and confusion, while the CDC also notes chest pain, fever, chills, cough, and rapid or difficult breathing.