Legendary actor Bernard Hill, known for his roles in Titanic and Lord of the Rings, has passed away at the age of 79.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of a legendary actor, Bernard Hill. At the age of 79, Hill left a lasting impression on audiences with his iconic roles in Titanic, Lord of the Rings, and Boys from the Blackstuff. The news of his death was reported by the BBC, just hours before the release of his latest project, season 2 of BBC drama The Responder with Martin Freeman.

Many have already paid tribute to Hill, including singer and actress Barbara Dickson, who worked with him on John Paul George Ringo and Bert in 1974-1975. In a statement, she expressed her sadness and described Hill as a "marvellous actor" whom she was grateful to have worked with. Hill's agent, Lou Coulson, confirmed his passing to BBC News, and a statement from his family is expected to be released soon.

Hill's performance as the formidable Théoden, King of Rohan, in the Lord of the Rings film franchise will forever be remembered by his devoted fans. Social media has been flooded with tributes to the late cinema icon, with fans sharing their favourite performances of his career. One fan on Twitter, @alelliott88, hailed Hill's performance as Yosser Hughes on Boys from the Blackstuff as "perfection" and a prime example of British television at its finest.

Others, like David, praised Hill's portrayal of King Theoden as one of their all-time favourite performances, calling it a "fascinatingly complex turn" that brought the character to life. Hill's talent was also recognized by Dr OE Murlor on Twitter, who mentioned that he was the only actor to appear in two films that each won 11 Oscars – The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and Titanic.

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