BREAKING! Another Popular Actor Confirmed Dead

Bernard Hill, the acclaimed British actor renowned for his roles in "Titanic" and "Lord of the Rings," has passed away at the age of 79. 

His agent, Lou Coulson, confirmed the sad news to British media organizations on Sunday.

 Hill portrayed Captain Edward Smith in the iconic 1997 film "Titanic" and King Théoden in the epic "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. 

Additionally, he played the character Yosser Hughes in the BBC TV drama "Boys from the Blackstuff." Hill's death occurred early Sunday morning.