Bernard Hill of 'Titanic,' 'Lord of the Rings' dies: reports

(NEXSTAR) — Bernard Hill, well-known for his roles in "Titanic" and the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy has died, according to his agent. He was 79.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Bernard Hill attends Manchester Comic Con at Bowlers Exhibition Centre on July 30, 2022, in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shirlaine Forrest/Getty Images)

Speaking with BBC News, Hill's agent, Lou Coulson, confirmed the actor died Sunday morning. Additional details were not immediately available.

Hill was set to return...