Doctor Who Robotic Dog Voice Actor John Leeson Dies At 83

John Leeson, the iconic voice of Doctor Who's robotic dog K9, has died at 83.

Voice actor John Leeson, renowned for portraying the robotic companion K9 in Doctor Who, has died at the age of 83. He passed away following a summer of illness, with family sharing that his final moments were peaceful. The performer originally debuted the mechanical role in 1977 before returning for the science fiction series revival.

• The roleHe originally brought the robotic dog to life on television in 1977.
• The returnHe reprised the mechanical character for the modern series revival in 2006.

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