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K9 Voice Actor John Leeson Dies at 83
2 Nov
Summary
- John Leeson, the voice of Doctor Who's K9, has died at 83.
- His son confirmed his passing occurred after a summer of illness.
- Leeson began voicing the robot dog in 1977, a role he reprised later.
John Leeson, the actor renowned for voicing Doctor Who's faithful robotic companion K9, has passed away at the age of 83. His son, Guy Ducker, shared the news, stating his father died peacefully following a period of illness.
Born John Ducker in 1943, Leeson trained at RADA and established a career in theatre and television during the 1960s and 1970s. His breakout role came in 1977 when he lent his voice to K9 in the popular science fiction series Doctor Who. He continued to voice the character in subsequent series and spin-offs, including The Sarah Jane Adventures, in the late 2000s.
Leeson's extensive television credits also include appearances in "Blake's 7," "Crossroads," and "Vanity Fair." He was married to Judy Griffiths, a former producer's assistant for the BBC children's show "Blue Peter," since 1969.
