Bernard Hill’s castmates from The Lord of the Rings gave several touching tributes to the actor, who passed away Sunday at the age of 79. Elijah Wood, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan and Sean Astin - who played the hobbits in Peter Jackson’s three blockbuster films - honored him at a Comic Con event in Liverpool.

An acting legend has passed away at 79 years old. Bernard Hill was known for many roles throughout his career, including the James Cameron blockbuster Titanic. No doubt, though, that many remember his performance in Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and Return of the King and will continue to do so as tributes from Elijah Wood,

The Lord Of The Rings star died in the early hours of Sunday morning before the new series if police drama launched on BBC One.

"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."

Elijah Wood has paid a touching tribute to his late 'Lord of the Rings' co-star Bernard Hill. The beloved actor – who was best known for his role as King Théoden in the blockbuster fantasy film - passed away on Sunday (05.

Bernard Hill, who starred in BBC's 'The Responder' with Martin Freeman, died on May 5, hours before the show's premiere

The Lord of the Rings cast paid tribute to fellow co-star Bernard Hill at the Comic-Con Liverpool event on Sunday after the actor's demise on the same day, i.e. May 5. Hill, who played King Théoden in Peter Jackson’s trilogy,

Bernard Hill, best known for his famous performance as Captain Edward J Smith in Titanic, has died at the age of 79. Barbara Dickson, a Scottish folk performer, broke the news of Bernard's death on Twitter.