Harry Potter and Carry On star Leslie Phillips has handed away on the age of 98.
The actor – who was best-known for voicing the Sorting Hat within the J.Okay. Rowling franchise, in addition to showing in 4 Carry On movies – died on Monday (November 7).
Phillips had been struggling together with his well being for a while, having suffered a life-threatening stroke again in 2015.
His spouse, Zara Carr, stated in an announcement: “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.”
To many, Phillips will likely be best-recognised from his roles within the Carry On movie sequence. He appeared in Carry On Nurse and Carry On Teacher in 1959, adopted by Carry On Constable in 1960. The actor then stated he wouldn’t seem in any additional movies for the franchise. However, he returned in 1992 for Carry On Columbus.
Throughout the movie sequence, Phillips turned identified for his catchphrases: “Ding dong!” and “He-llo”.
Phillips voiced the Sorting Hat in 2001’s Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone, a task he would later reprise within the 2002 sequel and the eighth movie in 2011. He additionally appeared alongside Angelina Jolie in 2001’s Tomb Raider.
Former Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan was amongst these to pay tribute to the late actor, describing him as a “wonderful character” and “superb comedy actor”.
EastEnders star Stuart Antony wrote: ““The wonderful Leslie Phillips CBE has left us. Aged 98. A true gentleman, fantastic actor and the nicest man I’ve ever met. His stories were the best.. RIP Leslie Phillips.”
RIP Leslie Phillips, 98.
Wonderful character & excellent comedy actor, greatest identified for his what he known as his ‘lecherous twit’ roles within the Carry On & Doctor In The House movies together with his catchphrases, ‘Ding Dong’, ‘Well, Hello’ and ‘I Say..’ Sad information. pic.twitter.com/EzzjGstp7U— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 8, 2022
The fantastic Leslie Phillips CBE has left us. Aged 98. A real gentleman, incredible actor and the nicest man I’ve ever met. His tales have been one of the best.. RIP Leslie Phillips pic.twitter.com/2uS0OAyZmh
— Stuart Antony (@STU_ACTOR) November 8, 2022
Last month noticed the passing of fellow Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane. The Hagrid actor died on the age of 72.
Many of his buddies and friends took to social media to pay tribute, together with J.Okay. Rowling, the forged of Harry Potter, Stephen Fry, Kate Bush, Hugh Laurie, Lenny Henry and extra.