Bernard Hill, actor in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic," dies at 79

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Bernard Hill, an actor best known for roles in “Titanic” and the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, has died at the age of 79.

Hill infamously played Captain Edward Smith, who went down with his sinking ship in James Cameron’s history-making hit “Titanic,” and later took on JRR Tolkien’s literary classic when he starred as Theoden, King of Rohan in the book’s cinematic adaptation.

Hill’s agent Lou Coulson confirmed the news to the BBC on Sunday. The actor reportedly passed away in the early hours of May 5. His family is expected to release a statement imminently.

Hill was due to appear at Comic-Con in Liverpool, UK this week. Event producers put out a statement regarding his passing: “We’re heartbroken to hear the news of Bernard Hill’s passing. A great loss. Thinking of his family at this very sad time, and wishing them a lot of strength.”

 

 

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