The actor who played Theoden in The Lord of the Rings trilogy has died in Britain

In the UK say goodbye to actor Bernard Hill, known for his work in film, television and theater stage.

According to the BBC, Bernard Hill passed away on the morning of May 5 at the age of 79. Details about the cause of the actor's death have not yet been announced, and Hill's family has not made any official statements on the matter.

One of Hill's most memorable roles was Theoden in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy, and his character appeared in The Two Fortresses and The Return of the King. Bernard Hill's acting career spans almost five decades and includes not only acting in movies and on the theater stage, but also working on the voicing of characters in video games, for example, he voiced Walter Beck in the game Fable 3.