Ken Barrie dead: Voice of Postman Pat dies aged 83

Friday 29 July 2016 14:47 BST

Ken Barrie voiced Postman Pat in the children's series (Getty Images)

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Ken Barrie, the voice of Postman Pat, has died from cancer aged 83.

Barrie provided the voice for Pat and other characters in the original childrens series in the 1980s.

Barrie was born Leslie Hulme and sang the theme tune for the show.

His death was confirmed by a family member speaking to the BBC.

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