British actor Bernard Hill passes away at the age of 79

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Bernard Hill, a British actor who acted in ”Titanic” and ”Lord of the Rings”. passed away on Sunday at the age of 79. He played supporting roles in both these films.

His agent Lou Coulson confirmed his death in the early hours of Sunday to British media outlets.
Hill featured in BBC’s 1982 acclaimed drama ”Boys from the Blackstuff”. This drama won multiple awards and is still considered to be one of the best of its genre from the era.
The veteran actor had a distinguished career in films, television and theatre as well.
Fans are mourning the loss of this veteran actor and are paying rich tributes.
He played the character of Captain Edward J Smith, a British sea captain and naval officer in James Cameron’s Titanic and has the distinction of being the only actor to feature in more than one film that won 11 Academy Awards- Titanic and The Lord of the Rings.
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