Bernard Hill, actor known for “Titanic” and “Lord of the Rings,” dead at 79

Actor Bernard Hill, identified for his roles in “Titanic” and “Lord of the Rings,” died early Sunday, public participants showed.

Hill was once 79. He was once together with his fiancée and his son when he died, his agent Lou Coulson stated.

The actor’s occupation started in 1974, with roles in different TV displays. One in all Hill’s maximum chief roles was once as Captain Smith in James Cameron’s 1997 epic “Titanic.” His personality, which was once in keeping with Captain Edward Smith, the commander of the real-life Titanic, went unwell with the send within the movie.

Hill additionally performed Théoden, King of Rohan, in each “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” and “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.”

The actor was once supposed to be at Comedian Con Liverpool this weekend, however needed to oppose, organizers stated on social media.

“We’re heartbroken to hear the news of Bernard Hill’s passing,” Comedian Con Liverpool wrote. “A great loss. Thinking of his family at this very sad time, and wishing them a lot of strength.”

Actor Sean Astin, who performed Samwise Gamgee within the “Lord of the Rings” sequence, remembered the actor on the match, video shared on-line displays. 

“He was intrepid. He was funny. He was gruff,” Astin stated. 

Hill’s passing was once mourned by means of the British Academy Movie Awards, extra repeatedly referred to as the BAFTAs. Hill was once nominated for 2 BAFTAs for “A Very Social Secretary” and his breakout efficiency in “Boys From The Blackstuff,” which gained the Drama Order BAFTA in 1983.

Hill’s alternative roles incorporated Philos in 2002’s “The Scorpion King.” Maximum not too long ago, he seemed within the BBC drama “The Responder,” which was once scheduled for go back on Sunday.

“Bernard Hill blazed a trail across the screen, and his long-lasting career filled with iconic and remarkable roles is a testament to his incredible talent,” BBC Drama Director Lindsay Salt stated. “From ‘Boys from the Blackstuff’, to ‘Wolf Hall,’ ‘The Responder’, and many more, we feel truly honoured to have worked with Bernard at the BBC. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this sad time.”

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