Phillips died peacefully in his sleep, according to his agent.
He was quite simply a national treasure.
He was mobbed everywhere he went."
Leslie Phillips, the actor from the ‘Carry On’ films who voiced the Sorting Hat in ‘Harry Potter,’ died at the age of 98.Staff/The People/Mirrorpix/Getty Images
He would go on to appear in more than 200 projects across film, television, and radio.
But his exaggerated performances made him stand out.
The performer also had a dramatic side to his craft.
Leslie Phillips voices the Sorting Hat in ‘Harry Potter.'.Warner Bros. Pictures
He received a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role opposite Peter O’Toole inVenus(2006).
“His words warmly welcomed each student upon their arrival at Hogwarts and revealed where they would flourish best.
He will be very much missed.”
“RIP Leslie Phillips.
Working with him was a joy,” Maudsley tweeted.
“And yes he did say DING DONG (because I asked him to).”
“Sorry to hear Leslie Phillips has passed,” Welsh wrote.
“Another legend gone,” Blake added, “thanks for the entertainment old chap.”
