The film industry lost another talented actor today, and fans of the cult fantasy “The Lord of the Rings” lost their “beloved king.” It was announced today that the talented actor Bernard Hill passed away at the age of 80. Throughout his thirty-year career, he is best remembered by audiences for his role as King Theoden, ruler of Rohan. This character will forever be associated with the actor, and on the day of his death, social media bid him a touching farewell.
Bernard Hill may not have been a very prominent Hollywood actor, but his career was truly remarkable. He appeared in both film and television for over 30 years and during this relatively short time, managed to feature in two of the most Oscar-winning films: “Titanic” and “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.”
It was his role in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy that brought him the greatest fame, cementing his portrayal of the King of Rohan. Upon news of the actor’s passing, many fans of the films decided to bid farewell to him in a special way, recalling his epic lines from these movies.
Rest in peace, Bernard Hill – the man responsible for the most iconic scene in cinematic history. “Day will come, red sun rises! Ride now, ride now, ride to Gondor!”
