The British iconic
comedy actor Leslie Phillips had died aged 98 after a long illness. He appeared
in more than 200 films, TV and radio series over an eight-decade career, and
will be forever remembered for his appearances in the Carry On and Doctor
comedies. The actor was awarded an OBE from Queen Elizabeth II in 1998, and was
promoted to CBE in the 2008 New Years Honours. He was also well known for his
catchphrase "Ding dong" - a reference to his character Jack Bell in
1959's Carry on Nurse. Younger fans will
remember him as the voice of the 'Sorting Hat' in the Harry Potter films. Phillips' talents weren't confined to comedies. He also played dramatic roles in films such as "The Jackal", "Scandal", "The Longest Day" and "Empire of the Sun". For more, click here.