The actors who played hobbits in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ movies shared heartfelt memories of their co-star Bernard Hill after he passed away. Bernard played King Théoden, a key character in the films. Elijah Wood, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, and Sean Astin spoke fondly of him at a Comic Con event.
Sean Astin spoke to fans, saying Bernard was supposed to be there with them that day. They described him as brave, funny, grumpy, and beautiful. Billy Boyd mentioned how Bernard delivered his lines with such realism that it would touch his heart.
Elijah Wood later shared a message saying they will always remember Bernard, quoting a line from Tolkien’s books. Dominic Monaghan also posted on Instagram, mentioning Bernard’s role in ‘Titanic’ and saying he’ll be remembered.
Bernard Hill passed away at the age of 79. His family mentioned he died early Sunday, with no cause given. His fiancée and son were with him.