The world of Harry Potter has lost another one of it’s stars tonight, with the sad passing of an iconic character.
Leslie Phillips, who voiced the sorting hat in the blockbuster movies, has passed away at the age of 98.
Phillips was also the star of many movies and TV shows including British TV dramas including the Ruth Rendell Mysteries, Revolver and Agatha Christie’s Marple.
He was best known for his role in the show Carry On.
Phillips suffered a stroke in 2015, and never fully recovered.
Leslie Phillips, the voice of The Sorting Hat in the #HarryPotter movies has died aged 98. pic.twitter.com/CT4ObxYhxH
— Kaitlyn Murphy (@Katie_Murphy776) November 8, 2022