- Actor John Leeson, best known as the voice of the iconic robotic dog K9 in Doctor Who, has died at the age of 83 following a summer of illness.
- His death was announced by his son, Guy Ducker, who confirmed that his father passed away peacefully.
- Former Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies paid tribute to Leeson, describing him as a fine actor and a true gent who brought immense dedication and humour to the character for decades.
- First voicing K9 in 1977 opposite Tom Baker, Leeson reprised the role across multiple audio dramas, spin-offs such as The Sarah Jane Adventures, and the 2006 television revival.
- Beyond Doctor Who, the RADA-trained actor enjoyed a versatile career spanning six decades, featuring in prominent television shows including Rainbow, Dad's Army, Blake's 7, Sorry! and Crown Court.
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