Hill’s career spanned iconic roles including Captain Edward Smith in Titanic and King Théoden in Lord of the Rings, BBC reported.
His breakout performance in the 1982 BBC drama Boys from the Blackstuff earned him critical acclaim for portraying the struggling character Yosser Hughes in Liverpool.
Hill’s versatile talent extended to television series like Wolf Hall and notable films such as Gandhi and Valkyrie.
In tributes, his co-stars from Lord of the Rings fondly remembered him at Comic Con in Liverpool, highlighting his intrepid, irascible, yet beautiful nature.
Alan Bleasdale, the writer of Boys from the Blackstuff, hailed Hill’s mesmerizing performance as Yosser Hughes, expressing his great loss and surprise at Hill’s passing.
His cancellation of a Comic Con appearance due to his sudden death left organizers heartbroken, with attendees expressing condolences and admiration for his work.
