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John Leeson, voice of Doctor Who's K9, has died

Original: John Leeson (the voice of K9) has died

John Leeson, the actor best known for voicing K9, the robotic dog companion in Doctor Who, has died at the age of 82 or 83, according to Doctor Who News. Leeson voiced the beloved character from 1977 onward across multiple eras of the long-running science fiction series. Fans are paying tribute to his distinctive portrayal of one of the show's most recognisable companions.

Why now: Fans of Doctor Who are mourning and paying tribute to a beloved voice actor from the classic series.

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