Bernard Hill, known for his roles in Lord of the Rings and Titanic, passes away at 79 years old – One America News Network

OAN’s Abril Elfi
1:58 PM – Sunday, May 5, 2024

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

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Lou Coulson, Hill’s agent, confirmed the actor’s passing early on Sunday morning. More information was not immediately accessible.

In the second season of the BBC drama The Responder, which premiered on Sunday, Hill was scheduled to make a comeback to television. Additionally, the publication stated that Hill was due to make an appearance at Comic Con Liverpool on Saturday.

The convention posted to X on Friday that he would no longer be able to attend.

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Due to Bernard’s partner being taken very ill he can no longer attend the event. He sends his sincere apologies and thanks you all for you understanding. He sends his love to all of you and will see you all again soon at another Monopoly event

— Comic Con Liverpool (@comconliverpool) May 3, 2024

Event producers then put out a statement on Sunday 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,” they said.

His most notable roles were as Captain Edward Smith in the 1997 film Titanic and as King Théoden in the Lord of the Rings.

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