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
TL;DR
- John Leeson, the voice of K9 in Doctor Who, has died at 83.
- His son confirmed his peaceful death after a summer of illness.
- Leeson had a varied career, appearing in shows like Dad's Army, Sorry!, and Rainbow.
- He is best remembered for his iconic portrayal of K9, a role he reprised for decades.
- Former Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies praised Leeson as a "true gent" and "great loss".
- Leeson continued to voice K9 in audio dramas as recently as last year.