Actor Bernard Hill, Of ‘Titanic’ And ‘Lord Of The Rings,’ Has Died At 79

Renowned actor Bernard Hill, known for his memorable roles in “The Lord of the Rings” and “Titanic,” has passed away at the age of 79. His agent, Lou Coulson, confirmed that Hill died on Sunday morning. Hill became part of “The Lord of the Rings” series in the second film, “The Two Towers,” where he portrayed Théoden, the King of Rohan. He reprised the role in the following year’s “The Return of the King,” a movie that garnered 11 Oscars. One of the film’s standout moments features Hill’s character delivering an inspiring battle cry, rallying his troops for an epic charge into battle.