British actor Bernard Hill, who was known for playing the supporting roles in movies such as “Titanic” and “Lord of the Rings,” died on Sunday at the age of 79.
In a statement, his family said that he died in the early hours of the morning.
He was reportedly with his fiancée Alison, and his son Gabriel when he died.
Hill became famous in his home country after starring in the 1982 film “Boys From The Blackstuff,” which was about unemployed individuals that became a symbol of the Thatcher era.
Although he had a large list of credits, he mainly performed small roles.
Hill played the role of Edward Smith, the captain of the Titanic, in James Cameron’s 1997 film.
He was tormented by his involvement in the disaster, and he eventually resigned to his fate.
He later appeared in two of Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the Rings” movies as Theoden, who was manipulated by his advisor.
Among his notable film roles were Gandhi, The Scorpion King, and Shirley Valentine.
According to his agent Lou Coulson, Hill died at around 1:30 am on Sunday. He was 79 years old.
According to Lindsay Salt, the BBC’s director of drama, Hill was a talented actor who had a long and distinguished career.