Carry On star and voice of Sorting Hat in Harry Potter films dies

Leslie Phillips spent eight decades in the spotlight and was well known for his catchphrases in the Carry On films.

Star of Carry On films and voice of Sorting Hat in Harry Potter Leslie Phillips dies aged 98 Getty ImagesWarner Bros. Entertainment Inc

Leslie Phillips, famed for starring in the Carry On films, has died at the age of 98.

The veteran actor, who died on Monday, spent eight decades in the spotlight and became well known for his suggestive catchphrases which included “Ding Dong”, “Well, hello” and “I Say!”.

Phillips died “peacefully in his sleep” on Monday, his agent Jonathan Lloyd confirmed to the PA news agency.

He later moved into more dramatic roles, including a Bafta-nominated turn opposite Peter O’Toole in 2006’s Venus and also voiced the Sorting Hat in the Harry Potter films.

Phillips was made an OBE in the 1998 Birthday Honours and was promoted to CBE in the 2008 New Year Honours.

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