Bernard Hill, actor who rose to fame in Boys from the Blackstuff, dies aged 79

Stellar career included roles in James Cameron’s Titanic and as Théoden, king of Rohan, in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings film trilogyBernard Hill in 2012. The actor enjoyed a long and busy career, especially in film and television, and was twice nominated for a Bafta. Photograph: Gareth Cattermole/Getty ImagesBernard Hill, the stage, television and film actor who rose to fame for his unforgettable portrayal of Yosser Hughes, has died at the age of 79.

Hill played John Lennon in the musical, one of a number of Merseyside characters that the Manchester-born actor became famous for. Hill’s performance saw him nominated for a best television actor Bafta, losing out to Alec Guinness for Smiley’s People. He is posthumously back on British TV screens this weekend, playing Martin Freeman’s dad in the BBC police series The Responder, set in Liverpool.

“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.” Hill had been due to be at Comic Con in Liverpool on Sunday. It said on X: “We’re heartbroken to hear the news of Bernard Hill’s passing. A great loss. Thinking of his family at this very sad time, and wishing them a lot of strength.”

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