Bernard Hill dead aged 79: Titanic and Lord of the Rings actor dies as tributes pour in from friends & colleagues

TRIBUTES are pouring in for a Titanic and Lord of the Rings star who tragically died aged 79.

Bernard Hill, who also featured in stand-out hits like Boys from the Black Stuff and Gandhi, passed away in the early hours of this morning.

Bernard Hill has died aged 79

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Bernard Hill has died aged 79Credit: Xposure
The star was the captain on Titanic

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The star was the captain on TitanicCredit: Alamy
Bernard was King Theoden in Lord of the Rings

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Bernard was King Theoden in Lord of the RingsCredit: New Line

His agent today confirmed his tragic death to the BBC, and tributes are already pouring in for the star.

Barbara Dickson wrote on X: “It’s with great sadness that I note the death of Bernard Hill.

“We worked together in John Paul George Ringo and Bert, Willy Russell marvellous show 1974-1975.

“A really marvellous actor. It was a privilege to have crossed paths with him. RIP Benny.”


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