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Tributes have been paid after actor Leslie Phillips has died after battling illness at the age of 98. He starred in numerous films and TV shows including Harry Potter where he voiced the 'sorting hat', Carry On films and appeared with Angelina Jolie in the Tomb Raider film.
The much-loved veteran actor's sad death was confirmed on Wednesday. Leslie passed away on Monday following a long battle with illness after he previously survived two strokes. Tributes poured in. Actor Stuart Antony said: "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."Phillips died “peacefully in his sleep” on Monday, his agent Jonathan Lloyd confirmed. Phillips was made an OBE in the 1998 Birthday Honours and was promoted to CBE in the 2008 New Year Honours.
He was famous for playing upper class 'cad' type figures and made the phrases "Ding Dong" and "He-llo" popular. On Twitter Brendan Mcgowan said: "Ding, dong. So long. RIP Leslie Phillips." Mark ELVIS Goddard added: "Very saddened to read that this Legend of British films has passed away. Leslie Phillips, ding dong!"
Phillips also fought in World War 2 from 1943 as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal artillery. The veteran actor first appeared on the West End stage at the tender age of 14. His last appearance came eight decades later when he appeared as the much-loved voice of the sorting hat in Harry Potter.
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