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Kirsten McStay & Susan Knox

Leslie Phillips dead: Carry On star dies aged 98

Carry On legend Leslie Phillips has sadly passed away.

The sad news of the star's death was confirmed on Wednesday. The Harry Potter actor died on Monday following a long battle with illness bat the age of 98, after he previously survived two strokes.

The TV star, who was 90 when he suffered the strokes which were only six months apart, is most famous for his role in Carry On, however, he has starred in various other films, including Harry Potter - where he played the infamous sorting hat. Phillips also fought in World War 2 from 1943 as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal artillery. He was just 14 when he appeared on the West End stage.

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