Ian Holm, Star of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Alien,’ Dies at 88

Peter Jackson has paid tribute to his Lord Of The Rings star Sir Ian Holm in a touching Facebook post.The actor lost his battle with Parkinson’s disease on Friday (June 19, 2020) and Jackson took to social media over the weekend to offer up his thoughts on the “wonderful” Brit, who played Bilbo Baggins in his movies.“I’m feeling very sad at the passing of Sir Ian Holm,” the director wrote. “Ian was such a delightful, generous man.

Lord of the Rings castmates Orlando Bloom, Elijah Wood, and Dominic Monaghan have added their tributes to those pouring in for Sir Ian Holm.The actor passed away in hospital in London on Friday following a battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was well-known for playing Frodo’s uncle Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson’s adaptations of J.R.R.

"It is with great sadness that the actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88," Alex Irwin said."He died peacefully in hospital, with his family and carer," a statement said, adding that his illness was Parkinson's related."An established star of the Royal Shakespeare Company, and Harold Pinter's favourite actor, (he won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor as Lenny in The Homecoming), Sir Ian was globally recognised for his extraordinarily impressive and varied career

Frozen star Josh Gad has paid tribute to Sir Ian Holm as “the beating heart” of the Lord Of The Rings trilogy following his death at the age of 88.

British actor Ian Holm has died at the age of 88.

The veteran Royal Shakespeare Company and film actor Sir Ian Holm, who played Bilbo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings films, has died at the age of 88 from a Parkinsons-related illness.Sir Ian, was Oscar-nominated as best supporting actor for his role as the the coach in Chariots of Fire."It is with great sadness we can confirm that the actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88," his agent Alex Irwin said in a statement."He died peacefully in hospital with his family and

The Lord of the Rings, has passed away aged 88.The Oscar-nominated actor also had starring roles in Alien and Chariots of Fire, and his death was confirmed today (June 19) by his agent."It is with great sadness that the actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88," they said (via The Guardian)."He died peacefully in hospital, with his family and carer," they added, noting that his illness was Parkinson's related.

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British actor Ian Holm has died at the age of 88. Holm, who starred as Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films, passed away in hospital in London on Friday, after a battle with Parkinson's disease.

hereHis agent added: “An established star of the Royal Shakespeare Company, and Harold Pinter’s favourite actor, (he won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor as Lenny in The Homecoming), Sir Ian was globally recognised for his extraordinarily impressive and varied career."It "included highlights such as Chariots of Fire, The Fifth Element, Alien, The Sweet Hereafter, Time Bandits, The Emperor’s New Clothes and The Madness of King George."“His portrayal of Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit and The Lord

Ian Holm was a British actor whose many roles included the hobbit Bilbo Baggins in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy and the android Ash in “Alien” (1979). Other notable roles for Holm include trainer Sam Mussabini in “Chariots of Fire” (1981), Napoleon in “Time Bandits” (1981), and Father Vito Cornelius in “The Fifth Element” (1997).

pic.twitter.com/x3OduDwoJeHolm was knighted in 1998 for his services to drama.“His sparkling wit always accompanied a mischievous twinkle in his eye,” Irwin said. “Charming, kind and ferociously talented, we will miss him hugely.’’Holm was married four times and had five children.

© Getty English Actor Ian Holm (Photo by Etienne CHOGNARD/Sygma via Getty Images) Ian Holm, the versatile actor who played everything from androids to hobbits via Harold Pinter and King Lear, has died in London aged 88, his agent confirmed to the Guardian. “It is with great sadness that the actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88,” they said.

Lord of the Rings trilogy, has died at the age of 88.The Oscar-nominated actor had a versatile career – having played Hobbits, androids, and kings – and died peacefully in hospital, according to his agent. “It is with great sadness that the actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88,” they told The Guardian.

Ian Holm, the classically trained Shakespearean actor best known to film audiences for his performances in films including the “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” movies, “Chariots of Fire” and “Alien,” has died. He was 88.A rep for the actor has said Holm died in hospital on Friday morning.

Ian Holm has sadly died.