Bernard Hill, who found fame as King Théoden in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy and as Captain Smith in Titanic, has died.
He was 79.Hill died early Sunday morning, his agent told the BBC. His representative did not share the cause of death.A long-time Hollywood veteran, Hill's most recent role was in BAFTA-winning drama The Reponder alongside Martin Freeman.
Over the years he's appeared in a variety of movies including Gandhi and The Scorpion King, as well as Fable III.Bernard Hill, best known for his work as Théoden in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Captain Smith in Titanic, has died at age 79.
pic.twitter.com/xtLehexg2ZBut he remains best-known for his memorable turn as King Théoden in Two Towers and Return of the King.
The role forever associated him with Lord of the Rings, though he admitted that he was "not interested" in Rings of Power, calling it a "money-making venture."Fans paid to tribute to Hill on social media, highlighting among things his epic speech in the Return of the King ahead of the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. "Rest in Peace Bernard Hill — the man responsible for THE most iconic scene in cinematic history," one fan wrote. "A sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises!