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Beloved ‘Doctor Who’ actor dies at 83 after ‘summer of illness’

Marcus Lott
Marcus Lott
Marcus Lott
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With a background in urban studies from NYU, Marcus has reported on real estate trends for over six years, previously contributing to Syracuse.com. He specializes in local development projects and housing trends affecting the Syracuse area, making him an authority on real estate topics.

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Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 5:36 PM · 1 min read
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Beloved ‘Doctor Who’ actor dies at 83 after ‘summer of illness’ — Syracuse Health news

John Leeson, who was known for voicing the robot dog K9 on “Doctor Who,” died at age 83 on Sunday, Nov. 1.

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