Actor Ken Barrie, the voice behind beloved children's animated character Postman Pat, has died aged 83.
Barrie died at his home in Uxbridge, London, following a short battle with cancer, the BBC reports.
He first voiced Postman Pat, and other assorted characters, in a 13-part first season in 1981 and reprised the role in 1996 when a second season was made.
Barrie would continue to voice the mail delivery man for a further three series from 2004 through 2006. He gave up the part and was replaced by Lewis Macleod in 2008.
Barrie, a trained singer, also recorded the show's famous theme song, "Postman Pat & His Black and White Cat," which peaked at No.44 on the U.K. singles chart.
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