John Leeson, Voice of K9 on ‘Doctor Who,’ Dies at 83
The Guardian
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John Leeson, the English actor best known for voicing the robotic canine K9 in Doctor Who, has died at the age of 83. The Guardian reported that television producer Russell T Davies remembered the performer as a "true gent," noting his additional appearances in Dad's Army and Rainbow. Variety added that the actor's son, Guy Ducker, shared the news through a Facebook post stating the death occurred on Sunday.
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