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John Leeson, Voice of K9 on 'Doctor Who,' Dies at 83

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John Leeson, the English actor best known for voicing the robot dog K9 in 'Doctor Who,' has died at the age of 83 on Sunday. His son, Guy Ducker, announced the death in a Facebook post, while tributes were paid by figures including showrunner Russell T Davies.

English actor John Leeson, famous for providing the voice of the beloved robot dog K9 on the television series 'Doctor Who,' has passed away at the age of 83. His death occurred on Sunday, as announced by his son, Guy Ducker, through a post on Facebook.

Throughout his career, Leeson also made appearances in other productions such as 'Dad’s Army' and 'Rainbow.' Following the news of his passing, tributes emerged, with 'Doctor Who' showrunner Russell T Davies remembering the actor as a 'true gent.'

Further details regarding the circumstances of his death or memorial arrangements were not provided in the announcements.

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