Bernard Hill: Lord Of The Rings and Titanic actor dies aged 79 | Ents & Arts Information

Actor Bernard Hill, who performed roles in Lord Of The Rings and Titanic, has died aged 79, his agent has confirmed.

Hill additionally featured as Yosser Hughes within the iconic drama collection Boys In The Blackstuff.

He was given numerous awards for his function as King Theoden within the Lord of the Rings trilogy and performed Captain Edward Smith within the 1997 Oscar-winning movie Titanic.

Hill was born in Blackley, Manchester, in 1944 and graduated with a diploma in theatre in 1970.

He was married to fellow actor Marianna Hill, with whom he shared a son. His agent Lou Coulson stated he died within the early hours of Sunday.

His administration firm added in a press release: “Bernard was a shopper of Optimism Leisure for a few years and was a real gentleman and intensely proficient artist.

“He was an incredible man and we’re saddened to listen to of his passing. Our deepest condolences exit to his household. We’ll miss him significantly “

Hill will return to TV on Sunday evening starring within the second collection of Martin Freeman’s BBC drama The Responder.

Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, stated: “Bernard Hill blazed a path throughout the display screen, and his long-lasting profession full of iconic and noteworthy roles is a testomony to his unbelievable expertise.

“From Boys From The Blackstuff, to Wolf Corridor, The Responder, and lots of extra, we really feel really honoured to have labored with Bernard on the BBC. Our ideas are together with his family members at this unhappy time.”

Followers have already began to pay tribute to him on social media.

Scottish musician Barbara Dickson wrote of their time working collectively: “It is with nice disappointment that I word the loss of life of Bernard Hill. We labored collectively in John Paul George Ringo and Bert, Willy Russell marvellous present 1974-1975.

“A very marvellous actor. It was a privilege to have crossed paths with him. RIP Benny x.”