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Doctor Who actor John Leeson dies aged 83

Original: Doctor Who star John Leeson dies aged 83 after ‘summer of illness’ https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co .uk/2026/11/0

John Leeson, the actor best known as the voice of the robot dog K-9 in Doctor Who, has died at the age of 83 following what his family described as a summer of illness. He also appeared in Dad's Army. Fans have been paying tribute to the beloved voice of one of the show's most recognisable characters.

Why now: The death of a well-loved Doctor Who voice actor has prompted an outpouring of fan tributes.

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• Doctor Who star John Leeson dies aged 83 after ‘summer of illness’ https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co .uk/2026/11/02/doctor-dads-army-star-john-leeson-dies-aged-83-summer-illness-29757389/ · metro.co.uk@web.brid.gy · 3

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