Ian Holm Latest Celebrity News & Gossip

LONDON -- Ian Holm, an acclaimed British actor whose long career included roles in “Chariots of Fire” and “The Lord of the Rings” has died. He was 88.

Also Read: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2020 (Photos)A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Holm got his start in theater, earning acclaim for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company. In 1967, he earned a Tony Award for his supporting role in Harold Pinter’s “The Homecoming.”He soon transitioned into TV and film.

Parkinson's.

Ian Holm has died, aged 88.“It is with great sadness that the actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88,” his agent confirmed.Holm – who appeared in the Lord of the Rings and Alien franchises – was suffering from an illness that was related to Parkinson’s disease.“Charming, kind and ferociously talented, we will miss him hugely,” a statement from his agent said, adding: “He died peacefully in hospital, with his family and carer.”Holm became a Bafta winner and Oscar nominee

Jake Kanter International TV EditorHello, and welcome to International Insider, Jake Kanter here. In the week where the Premier League returned to our screens and Ian Holm sadly left them, here are the seven things we want you to know about the global film and TV business.

Ian Holm, the legendary actor who brought Bilbo Baggins to life in “The Lord of the Rings” movies, died in London at age 88 due to issues related to Parkinson’s disease. The actor’s rep confirmed reports of his death to Fox News in a statement.

Sir Ian Holm, best known for roles in Chariots Of Fire and The Lord Of The Rings, has died at the age of 88, his agent said.

Lord Of The Rings actor passed away in hospital today (June 19), his agent confirmed.“It is with great sadness that the actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88,” his agent told the Guardian.They added: “He died peacefully in hospital, with his family and carer,” adding that his illness was Parkinson’s related.

Carmel Dagan Staff WriterIan 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.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorVeteran British actor Ian Holm, star of Lord Of The Rings and Alien, has died aged 88.In a message to the Guardian, Holm’s agent said: “It is with great sadness thatthe actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88. He died peacefully in hospital, with his family and carer,” adding that his illness was Parkinson’s related.