John Ducker, the actor known professionally as John Leeson who voiced the robot dog K9 in Doctor Who, has died at the age of 83. His son, Guy, announced the death in a Facebook post on November 1, saying his father passed away peacefully at 3:03pm after a “summer of illness”.
Family announcement
In his statement, Guy wrote: “I regret to announce the death of my father, John Ducker, a.k.a. John Leeson, at 3:03pm today after a summer of illness. The end was peaceful. 'Good night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.'”
Career and tributes
Leeson was best known for providing the voice of K9, the robotic dog companion in the long-running BBC science fiction series Doctor Who. Fans have paid tribute to the actor, describing him as a “lovely man”.
The news has prompted an outpouring of condolences online as admirers remember his contribution to the show. Further details about his life and career have not yet been released.
