Bernard Hill, an actor best known for roles in “Titanic” and the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, has died at the age of 79.

Hill infamously played Captain Edward Smith, who went down with his sinking ship in James Cameron’s history-making hit “Titanic,” and later took on JRR Tolkien’s literary classic when he starred as Theoden, King of Rohan in the book’s cinematic adaptation.

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<figcaption>Bernard Hill played Theoden, King of Rohan in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy films.</figcaption>

Hill’s agent Lou Coulson confirmed the news to the BBC on Sunday. The actor reportedly passed away in the early hours of May 5. 

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Bernard Hill, an actor best known for roles in “Titanic” and the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, has died at the age of 79.{ai:summary}<p>Actor Bernard Hill, known for "Titanic" and "Lord of the Rings", dies at 79. Played Captain Smith in "Titanic" and Theoden in LOTR. Agent confirms death. #culture</p>

Bernard Hill, actor in Lord of the Rings and Titanic, dies at 79

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