Actor Bernard Hill, 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Titanic' star, dies at 79

Actor Bernard Hill, who as King Theoden (pic) delivered a rousing cry before leading his people into battle in 'The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King', has died. — Filepic

Actor Bernard Hill, who delivered a rousing cry before leading his people into battle in The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King and went down with the ship as the captain in Titanic, has died.

Hill, 79, passed away Sunday morning, agent Lou Coulson said.