Bernard Hill dead aged 79: Titanic and Lord of the Rings actor dies as tributes pour in from friends & colleagues

TRIBUTES are pouring in for a Titanic and Lord of the Rings star who has tragically died aged 79.

Bernard Hill, who also featured in stand-out hits like Boys from the Black Stuff and Gandhi, passed away in the early hours of this morning.

XposureBernard Hill has died aged 79, his agent said[/caption] AlamyThe star was the captain on Titanic[/caption] New LineHill was King Theoden in Lord of the Rings[/caption]

His agent Lou Coulson today confirmed his tragic death to the BBC...