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Leslie Phillips, best known for voicing the Sorting Hat in the Harry Potter films, has died. He was 98.

Leslie Phillips, the British actor known for his roles in the Harry Potter and Carry On franchises, has died aged 98.

died after battling a long illness at the age of 98.The star was best known for his “Well, Hello", "I Say" and “Ding Dong” catchphrases in the Carry On Films. Leslie was also the beloved voice of the Hogwarts sorting hat in the Harry Potter film series.His wife Zara, 63, paid tribute to her late husband, saying: “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.

Carry On legend Leslie Phillips has sadly passed away.