Sarah Fisher, a prominent animal welfare campaigner and partner of actor Anthony Head, has died aged 61. Her daughters, actresses Emily Head and Daisy Head, announced the shocking news, stating their mother's death came "with very little warning."
The sisters described the loss as "immensely shocking" in a statement posted to Tilley Farm's social media. "No words could ever express all that she encompassed, or begin to describe the crater her absence has left," they wrote. The pair emphasized their mother's profound impact: "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."
Fisher dedicated her life to animal welfare advocacy. She served as ambassador for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and patron of Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary in Somerset. At her 90-acre property Tilley Farm near Bath, she ran a sanctuary for rescued horses, ponies, and donkeys, while also operating Animal Centred Education to support various animals' needs.
Extensive contributions to animal welfare
Her work for Battersea included fostering dogs, using her canine behavior expertise to train staff and volunteers, and attending charity events and fundraisers. Peter Laurie, chief executive at Battersea, expressed deep condolences: "We're truly sorry to lose our beloved friend and ambassador, Sarah Fisher, and send our deepest sympathies to Sarah's partner Anthony and her family and friends." He highlighted how Fisher, alongside Head, "gave so much to our charity."
Pauline Leeson, founder of Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary, paid tribute to Fisher as a compassionate advocate. "Sarah was always a voice for those dear souls who have no voice, and was the most genuine, caring and compassionate human being," Leeson stated. She described Fisher's death as a huge loss to the animal kingdom she worked so tirelessly for.
Forever Hounds Trust also mourned the loss, remembering Fisher as an instructor who helped many dogs and volunteers over the years. The organization noted she generously hosted their 20th Birthday Bash at Tilley Farm in 2016. "The animal world has lost a true advocate, deeply committed to animal welfare," they stated.
Family legacy
Fisher's partner Anthony Head, 71, starred in Ted Lasso, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Little Britain, and Merlin. The couple's daughters have followed in their father's footsteps in acting. Emily Head, 37, appeared in The Inbetweeners, Emmerdale, and The Syndicate, while Daisy Head, 34, starred in Shadow and Bone, Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, and Harlots.
In their tribute, Emily and Daisy Head reflected on their profound grief: "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."
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