BBC News - Leslie Phillips' Death Report (08-11-2022)
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Date: 2023-04-21

"Actor and Comedian Leslie Phillips, who was known for appearing in the Carry On films, has died aged 98 after a long illness.

He is also the star of other projects in Beauty and the Beast, The Adventures of Robin Hood,  Summer's Lease, The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe, Midsomer Murders, Aladdin, Cinderella, Holby City, Summer's Lease, Doctor Who: Medicinal Purposes, The Orgasm Raygun, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Thunderpants, and even the Harry Potter series as the Sorting Hat.

His wife Zara told the Sun: ""I've lost a wonderful husband and the public has lost a truly great showman.

""He was quite simply a national treasure. People loved him. He was mobbed everywhere he went.""

Phillips' agent Jonathan Lloyd confirmed the star died peacefully in his sleep on Monday.

R.I.P Leslie Phillips (1924 - 2022)"

ORIGINAL UPLOAD DATE: 08-11-2022