Sir Ian Holm dead: Lord of the Rings and Chariot of Fire actor dies aged 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.

Sir Ian Holm passed away Friday at age 88, leaving behind a legacy of film performances in such films as “Alien”, “Chariots of FIre” and his multiple appearances as Bilbo Baggins in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy.

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.

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.

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

Sir Ian Holm has died at the age of 88. The British actor - famous for his roles in 'Alien', 'Lord of the Rings', 'Chariots of Fire' and 'Time Bandits' - passed away on Friday (19.06.20) from a "Parkinson's related" illness at hospital surrounded by his family.

Mia Farrow, Eddie Izzard and Robert Webb are among the stars who have paid tribute to Sir Ian Holm after his agent confirmed his death.The 88-year-old died after suffering a short illness linked to Parkinson’s Disease.A statement from Holm’s agent read: “He died peacefully in hospital, with his family and carer. "He was a genius of stage and screen, winning multiple awards and loved by directors, audiences and his colleagues alike.

Lord of the Rings movies and Alien, died on Friday, June 19. He was 88.His agent, Alex Irwin, confirmed to CNN that Holm died at a hospital in London from an illness related to Parkinson’s disease.

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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

© 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.