John Leeson, voice behind Doctor Who’s K9, dies at 83
Actor, who appeared in Dad’s Army and Rainbow, remembered as ‘true gent’ by TV producer Russell T Davies John Leeson, the actor best known as the voice of…
Actor, who appeared in Dad’s Army and Rainbow, remembered as ‘true gent’ by TV producer Russell T Davies John Leeson, the actor best known as the voice of K9, the robot dog in Doctor Who, has died at 83, The Guardian reported.
Leeson’s son, Guy Ducker, shared the news on Facebook. He wrote: “I regret to announce the death of my father … after a summer of illness.
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