English actor Bernard Hill, best known for roles in Titanic and The Lord of the Rings, died on Sunday. He was 79.
Hill's agent, Lou Coulson, confirmed his death to NPR. Coulson said Hill was with his fiance and son at the time.
Hill's acting career spanned over 50 years both onscreen and on-stage. His latest role aired Sunday as the main character's father in the BBC show The Responder.