Lord of the Rings cast pay tribute to Bernard Hill, who has died aged 79
: Bernard Hill is outstanding as he fully embodies the character of King Théoden in the Lord of the Rings.
Written by Nathan Williams and Noor Nanji
The actors who worked with Bernard Hill in the movie The Lords of the Rings have honored his memory after his passing at the age of 79.
The performer - who portrayed the role of ruler Théoden in Peter Jackson's series - breathed his last in the early hours of Sunday.
Elijah Wood, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, and Sean Astin, who starred as the four hobbits in the movies, bid farewell to their dear friend who was known for being humorous, rough, and stunning.
The individuals at Liverpool's Comic Con informed their followers that they had experienced the loss of a cherished member of their team.
Hill had been scheduled to participate in the event in Merseyside, but declined to attend.
The individuals who starred alongside him in movies inspired by JRR Tolkien's iconic fantasy books gathered on the same platform to express their sentiments on his demise.
Astin, who portrayed the loyal partner of Frodo, Samwise Gamgee, in the trilogy, stated at the start: "Today, we suffered a loss in our family as Bernard Hill, who played King Théoden, has passed away.
We would like to dedicate some time before we leave the platform to show our respect to him.
"We adore him. He was fearless, he was humorous, he was rough, he was cranky, he was stunning."
Boyd, who acted as Pippin, shared how he and Monaghan watched the movie trilogy. Boyd praised Monaghan for delivering Tolkien's lines with remarkable skill and a sense of tangible reality.
He would cause me immense emotional pain. His absence will be deeply felt.
When Hill passed away, both his son Gabriel and his fiancée Alison were by his side.
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Bernard Hill starred as Captain Edward James Smith in the movie Titanic.
The artist, who was born in Manchester, became a member of the lineup for the second movie in the set of three epic films known as The Lord of the Rings; this occurred in 2002 when The Two Towers was released. Additionally, the performer participated in the franchise's third installment, titled The Return Of The King, which resulted in 11 Oscar wins.
People were familiar with him because he played the character of Captain Edward Smith in the movie Titanic.
Hill's big break occurred when he landed a role in the 1982 BBC television show Boys from the Blackstuff. He played the character Yosser Hughes, who had a difficult time dealing with unemployment in Liverpool. Yosser often faced challenges that he could not overcome.
Boys from the Blackstuff author Alan Bleasdale expressed his sorrow over Hill's passing, stating that he was both shocked and saddened by the news.
The performance given by Bernard was amazing and held the attention of the audience. He put in a lot of effort and passion into every scene and it was evident on-screen. He portrayed the character of Yosser Hughes exceptionally well.
He said: "I really wanted to collaborate with him. His entire approach to working, the process he used, the way he worked, and his results were everything you could want or hope for."
You always had the belief that Bernard would have an eternal life. His strength, both physically and in character, was outstanding.
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Hill was all set to make a comeback on the small screen in the second season of The Responder, a BBC drama featuring Martin Freeman. The show is scheduled to premiere on Sunday.
Lindsay Salt, who is in charge of BBC Drama, expressed her admiration for Bernard Hill. She acknowledged his impressive career on screen, where he played many memorable and influential characters. Lindsay emphasized his outstanding ability and described him as a trailblazer.
"We had the privilege to collaborate with Bernard on numerous BBC projects such as Boys from the Blackstuff, Wolf Hall, and The Responder among others. Our hearts go out to his family and friends during this difficult period of loss."
Hill received acclaim for his realistic depiction of Yosser Hughes in Boys from the Blackstuff. Yosser was a powerful and unforgettable character who begged for employment with the iconic line, "Gizza a job."
The program was awarded a Bafta in 1983 for achieving success in the drama series category. Moreover, in 2000, it secured the seventh position on a compilation by the British Film Institute that regarded it among the finest television productions of all time.
Bernard Hill's role as Yosser Hughes was unforgettable in the 1982 TV series Boys From The Blackstuff.
One of Hill's standout appearances on BBC TV was in the 2015 drama Wolf Hall, which was based on Hilary Mantel's novel about the reign of Henry VIII. Hill played the role of the Duke of Norfolk, who was both Anne Boleyn's uncle and a nemesis of Cardinal Wolsey.
Throughout Hill's extensive career, he played various characters such as appearing on the BBC TV series I, Claudius in 1976, a role in the movie Gandhi in 1982, portraying Shirley Valentine in 1989, being part of The Scorpion King in 2002, and being featured in the 2008 film Valkyrie alongside Tom Cruise.
According to a post on X, the convention disclosed that he was supposed to attend Comic Con Liverpool on Saturday but had to cancel abruptly. When they learned about his passing, the organizers expressed devastation on the platform and sent their heartfelt condolences to Hill's family, wishing them tremendous emotional resilience.
Barbara Dickson, a musician from Scotland, also honored X by saying that he was an "exceptional actor".
She said: "I feel honored to have met him at some point in my life. May he rest in peace. Rest in peace, Benny x."
