Bernard Hill: Titanic and Lord of the Rings actor dies
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Bernard Hill, an actor famous for his performances in Titanic and Lord of the Rings, has passed away at 79 years old.
In the movie that won an Oscar in 1997, he acted the role of Captain Edward Smith and also portrayed King Théoden in the well-known film series 'The Lord of the Rings'.
He first gained attention in the BBC TV show Boys from the Blackstuff, portraying the role of Yosser Hughes, who faced difficulties with unemployment in Liverpool and had trouble dealing with it. Despite his efforts, he couldn't always overcome these challenges.
His agent Lou Coulson has confirmed that he passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Ever since the news of Hill's passing was announced, many people have been sending their condolences and expressing their respects.
In her blog post about X, Barbara Dickson, a musician from Scotland, described him as an excellent actor and expressed how grateful she was for the opportunity to have met him. She also ended her post with the acronym "RIP Benny x."
Bernard Hill is thoroughly engaging in his performance as King Théoden in the Lord of the Rings.
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Bernard Hill portrayed the character of Captain Edward James Smith in the famous movie Titanic.
Hill, who hailed from Manchester, was set to make an appearance on the small screen again in the upcoming season two of The Responder, a BBC series featuring Martin Freeman, that is scheduled for broadcast starting this Sunday.
Lindsay Salt, who's in charge of BBC Drama, gave recognition to him and expressed her admiration by saying: "Bernard Hill made a significant impact in the entertainment industry, and his lengthy profession that involves unforgettable and exceptional characters is proof of his exceptional gift."
We are deeply grateful to have had the opportunity to collaborate with Bernard at the BBC on a range of productions, including Boys from the Blackstuff, Wolf Hall, and The Responder. Our hearts go out to his family and friends during this difficult period.
Hill received acclaim for his realistic depiction of Yosser Hughes, a remarkable character who passionately implored others with the phrase "Gizza job" as he struggled to find employment, in Boys from the Blackstuff.
The TV series was awarded a prestigious Bafta in 1983 for being the top drama series, and almost two decades after that, in 2000, it clinched the seventh spot on the British Film Institute's list of the greatest ever produced TV shows.
Bernard Hill's portrayal of Yosser Hughes is still etched in the minds of many as one of the most remarkable characters from Boys From The Blackstuff released in 1982.
Hill is known for his remarkable appearance in the BBC TV show Wolf Hall, which aired in 2015. The series was derived from Hilary Mantel's novel that explores the gossip and secrets of King Henry VIII's court. Hill played the character of the Duke of Norfolk, who is related to Anne Boleyn and is Cardinal Wolsey's rival.
Hill's portrayal in Peter Jackson's legendary trilogy The Lord of the Rings also gained him immense adoration.
He became a member of the ensemble for the second installment of the series, The Two Towers, in 2002 and later reprised his role for the franchise's final chapter, The Return of the King, in 2003, which won 11 Academy Awards.
Throughout his career, he played various roles that spanned several decades. Some of his notable performances included the 1976 BBC television show I, Claudius, a cameo in the 1982 movie Gandhi, Shirley Valentine in 1989, The Scorpion King in 2002, and a feature in the 2008 Tom Cruise film Valkyrie.
According to a recent post on X, Hill was supposed to attend Comic Con Liverpool this past Saturday. Unfortunately, he had to cancel last minute. However, devastating news of his passing was shared shortly after. The organisers of the convention expressed their immense sadness and sent their condolences to Hill's family during this difficult time.
