Actor Bernard Hill Best Known for Titanic and Lord of the Rings Has Died

Hill Played Captain Edward Smith in Titanic and Theoden King of Rohan in Lord of the Rings

Bernard Hill known for his role as Captain Edward Smith in the Oscar-winning 1997 film Titanic and Theoden King of Rohan in the Lord of the Rings has died at the age of 79.

Hill's agent confirmed the news of his death on Sunday, August 21th 2023, he passed away on Sunday morning.

Hill had a long and successful career in film and television. He was born in 1944 in Manchester, England and began his acting career in the early 1970s. He appeared in a number of films and television shows, including "Boys from the Blackstuff", "Gangs of New York," and "The Bounty." Hill's performance as Captain Edward Smith in Titanic earned him international recognition. He was also known for his role as Theoden King of Rohan in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy.

He leaves behind a legacy of unforgettable performances and will be greatly missed by his fans and colleagues.