Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in “Lord of the Rings” and “Titanic.”
Actor Bernard Hill, known for his roles in “Titanic” and “Lord of the Rings,” died early Sunday, family members confirmed.
Hill was 79. He was with his fiancée and his son when he died, his agent Lou Coulson said.
The actor’s career began in 1974, with roles in several TV shows. One of Hill’s most well-known roles was as Captain Smith in James Cameron’s 1997 epic “Titanic.” His character, which was based on Captain Edward Smith, the commander of the real-life Titanic, went down with the ship in the film.
Hill also played Théoden, King of Rohan, in both “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” and “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
