John Leeson (the voice of K9) has died

John Leeson, the actor who voiced K-9 in Doctor Who, has died at age 83. Leeson originally created the voice for the robot dog character in 1977 and appeared in 54 episodes across multiple decades, becoming so skilled at the role that what was intended as a temporary character became a beloved and recurring fixture in the series and its spinoffs. His portrayal of K-9 became as iconic to Doctor Who as the Daleks themselves.