Actor Bernard Hill of 'Titanic' and 'Lord of the Rings' fame dies at 79

Hill was best known for his supporting roles in 'Titanic' and 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy.

Hill passed away at the age of 79, his agent confirmed.

Bernard Hill, the British actor best known for his supporting roles in the films 'Titanic' and 'The Lord of the Rings', has died at the age of 79. Hill's agent confirmed his death on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

Hill was born in Manchester, England, in 1944. He began his acting career on stage before transitioning to film and television. In 1997, he played Captain Edward Smith in the Oscar-winning film 'Titanic'. In the early 2000s, Hill portrayed King Théoden of Rohan in Peter Jackson's 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy.

Hill also had notable roles in films such as 'Gandhi' (1982), 'The Crying Game' (1992), and 'Twister' (1996). He also appeared in numerous television shows, including 'Coronation Street', 'Doctor Who', and 'Game of Thrones'.