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John Leeson

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John Leeson
Leeson in 2008
Born
John Francis Christopher Ducker

(1943-03-16)16 March 1943
Died1 November 2026(2026-11-01) (aged 83)
EducationRoyal Academy of Dramatic Art
OccupationActor
Years active1964–2026
Known forK9 in Doctor Who
Bungle in Rainbow
Political partyLiberal Democrats
Spouse
Judy Griffiths
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(m. 1969)​
Children1

John Francis Christopher Ducker (16 March 1943 – 1 November 2026), known professionally as John Leeson, was an English actor. He was known for playing Bungle in Rainbow and voicing K9 in Doctor Who and spin-offs The Sarah Jane Adventures and K9.[1]

Leeson died on 1 November 2026 from a long-illness at the age of 83.[2][3]

References

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  1. ↑ Feric, Carla (1 November 2026). "Doctor Who star who voiced robot dog K9 dies aged 83 as Russell T Davies pays tribute". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
  2. ↑ Flook, Ray (1 November 2026). "Doctor Who Actor John Leeson, Voice of K-9, Passes Away at Age 83". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
  3. ↑ Chu, Jennifer (1 November 2026). "John Leeson, Doctor Who Actor, Dies At 83". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2 November 2026.

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