Titanic and Lord of the Rings legend dies as fan tributes flood in
ok.co.ukTitanic and Lord of the Rings legend Bernard Hill has passed away at the age of 79, prompting a wave of emotional tributes from fans.The news of his passing was confirmed by his agent Lou Coulson on Sunday, May 5, who revealed he died peacefully in the early hours of the day.
A full statement from his family is due to be released.The actor earned icon status for his standout roles as Captain Edward Smith in the Oscar-winning blockbuster Titanic and as King Theoden in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.Throughout a sparkling career that began with Boys from the Blackstuff, Bernard picked up an impressive 11 Academy Awards, reports the Daily Star.
Now, his legions of loyal fans have taken to social media to celebrate his life and work. One message read: "Very sad to hear of the death of Bernard Hill, creator of the most powerful performance of the 80s." Another touched fan commented: "Rest in Peace Bernard Hill - the man responsible for THE most iconic scene in cinematic history.
A sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises! Ride now, ride now, ride to Gondor!" One saddened follower expressed their heartbreak, wishing the family well during this difficult time, whilst another wrote: "Godspeed, Bernard Hill.
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