Doctor Who star John Leeson dies aged 83 after ‘summer of illness’

John Leeson, best known for voicing K9 on Doctor Who, has died at the age of 83 (Picture: Shutterstock)

Doctor Who star John Leeson, who provided the unmistakable voice of beloved robotic dog K9, has died aged 83.

The actor, who also appeared in Dad’s Army and Rainbow, died peacefully following a ‘summer of illness’, his family confirmed.

His son Guy Ducker announced the heartbreaking news on Facebook, writing: ‘I regret to announce the death of my father, John Ducker, a.k.a. John Le...