Actress Leslie Phillips dies at 98

Phillips was also known for new fans such as the sound of the Sorting Hat in Harry Potter movies.

His wife Zara told Sun: “I lost a wonderful husband and the public has lost a really big showman, BBC reported.

It was just a national treasure. People loved him. He was in the crowd wherever he went. ”

Phillips played in more than 200 films, television and radio series during his eight - decade career.

He was known for attractive phrases such as “Dingng”, “I say” and “Well, hello”.

For 17 years he appeared with Ronnie Barker and Jon Pertwee on the BBC Radio Hit on The Navy Lark.

Philip's agent Jonathan Lloyd confirmed that the comic actor died in his sleep Monday.