Bernard Hill (1944-2024): Tributes Pour In for Titanic & Lord of the Rings Actor
The entertainment world is remembering British actor Bernard Hill, who passed away peacefully on Sunday morning at the age of 79. Hill's iconic roles in Titanic and The Lord of the Rings trilogy cemented his status as a pop culture legend. From Captain to King: A Storied Career Hill's career spanned decades, but two characters stand out: Captain Edward Smith in Titanic: Hill embodied the quiet dignity and responsibility of the doomed captain as the supposedly unsinkable ship met its tragic fate. King Theoden in The Lord of the Rings: Hill's portrayal of the weary King Theoden showed a powerful transformation. His stirring speech and charge into battle in "The Return of the King" remains a fan favorite. Beyond Blockbusters: A Talented Actor Hill's talents weren't limited to these blockbusters. He began his career on British television, earning a BAFTA nomination for his role in "Boys from the Blackstuff." Throughout his career, he c...