Bernard Hill Dies: ‘Titanic’ & ‘Lord of the Rings’ Star Was 79

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: TWO TOWERS, Bernard Hill, 2002,
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Bernard Hill, a British actor known for his commanding roles in Titanic and the Lord of the Rings films, has died. He was 79.

Hill’s agent confirmed that the actor died early on Sunday morning, according to BBC News.