Veteran British actor, Bernard Hill, best known for his roles in Titanic and Lord of the Rings, has passed away at the age of 79.
His agent, Lou Coulson, confirmed the news and stated that Hill died on Sunday morning in the presence of his fiancee Alison and his son Gabriel.
Hill rose to fame after his appearance in the 1982 BBC TV drama Boys from the Blackstuff.
He gained global recognition for his portrayals of Captain Edward Smith in the 1997 Oscar-winning movie Titanic and King Theoden in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
British actor Bernard Hill of 'Titanic' is dead
