'Lord of the Rings,' 'Titanic' actor Bernard Hill dead at 79

English actor Bernard Hill, best known for his portrayal of Théoden, King of Rohan, in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, as well as Capt. Edward Smith in the 1997 film "Titanic," died Sunday morning, per The Associated Press.Hill's agent confirmed his passing. A cause of death is unknown at this time. He was 79.Hill's big break came in 1982 when he starred in the BBC2 program, "The Black Stuff," as Yosser Hughes, a working-class man riddled with obstacles, including the loss of his job. Hi