Titanic and LOTR Actor Bernard Hill Dies At 79 

Bernard Hill demise: Hollywood actor Bernard Hill, who played the role of the ship's captain in James Cameron's iconic Titanic, passed away on Sunday. Hill was 79, and the reason for his death is unknown yet.

Hill's agent, Lou Coulson, confirmed the news to the BBC. Social media has turned sad in the memory of this amazing veteran actor.Bernard Hill began his career in the 1970s and has continued working to date. He was due to return to TV screens in the BBC series, The Responder, which begins airing today.

Lindsay Salt, the director of The Responder, paid tribute to the late actor, saying, "Bernard Hill blazed a trail across the screen, and his long-lasting career filled with iconic and remarkable roles is a testament to his incredible talent. From Boys from the Blackstuff to Wolf Hall, The Responder, and many more, we feel truly honoured to have worked with Bernard at the BBC. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this sad time."