OUR Leslie Phillipsone of the film veterans, best known for his roles in the British comedy series Carry On and Harry Potter, where he “lent” his voice to the Sorting Hat, has died at the age of 98.
Kumars at #42 (February 17, 2003). In front of Madness, Leslie Phillips is persuaded to repeat his catchphrases. pic.twitter.com/7mQwqXfi6k
— Archivetvmusings (@archivetvmus71) November 8, 2022
According to the Rolling Stone website, the news of the death was confirmed by his wife Zara. “I lost a wonderful husband and a wonderful showman for the audience. It was a “national treasure”. People loved him. Wherever he went, he was surrounded by people who admired him. When we got married, he introduced me to the press as a member of the royal family, insisting that I was the new Zara Phillips and related to the queen.
Goodbye Leslie Phillips, you dapper old boor RIP pic.twitter.com/IOsdC3rivH
— David M. Barnett (@davidmbarnett) November 8, 2022
The Tottenham-born actor has appeared in over 200 films, television and radio series over a career spanning more than eight decades.
RIP Leslie Phillips. You didn’t quite make it to 100, but Ding Dong! you had a great try. pic.twitter.com/xZj1VS2CAZ
— Martin Knight (@MartinKnight_) November 8, 2022
Phillips was known for his distinctive British accent, with which he spoke phrases such as “Ding dong”, “Well hello” and “I’m talking”. In 2001, he co-starred with Angelina Jolie in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
The actor was ill and suffered two strokes in the past.
According to Rolling Stone.
Source: Kathimerini
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