'Lord of the Rings' star Sir Ian Holm dies at 88.

'Lord of the Rings' star Sir Ian Holm dies at 88


Sir Ian Holm, best known for his role as Bilbo Baggins in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, has died at the age of 88.

The British actor's agent confirmed the news to the Guardian in a statement, saying that his illness was related to Parkinson's.

“He died peacefully in hospital, with his family and carer,” the statement read. “Charming, kind and ferociously talented, we will miss him hugely.”

Although Holm was probably best known for his role in LOTR, he had a long and wide-ranging career, including key roles in Alien, The Fifth Element, and Ratatouille.


He also picked up a 1967 Tony Award for his part in Lenny, a 1998 Laurence Olivier Award for his performance in King Lear, and a 1981 BAFTA for a supporting part in Chariots of Fire.


Holm is survived by his wife Sophie de Stempel, who has been sharing sketches and photographs of her late husband on Instagram.

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  1. Rest In Peace. Lord of the Ring and the Hobbit Movies. Some of my Favorite Movies.

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  2. Another great British actor passed. He had some brilliant roles

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  3. What an amazing actor he was, his talent and he will be missed ;( ;(

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  4. Rest in peace ❤

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  5. A favorite of mine since “Chariots of Fire.” So talented. Sad to hear of his passing.

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  6. Such an amazing actor.

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  7. The road goes ever and on
    Out from the door where it began.
    Now far ahead the road has gone,
    Let others follow it who can!
    Let them a journey new begin,
    But I at last with weary feet
    Will turn towards the lighted inn,
    My evening-rest and sleep to meet

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  8. One by one everyone is leaving. World is becoming dreadful

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  9. May he sail into the West!

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  10. Rest in peace sir.

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  11. He was in Alien the Android guy.

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  12. RIP Bilbo Baggins :(

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  13. Off to the land of the undying RIP ;(

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  14. He was Vitto Cornelius priest in the fifth element.

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  15. Everyone has to return on his/her fixed time

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  16. He should kept the ring

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  17. im actually legit saddened by this news

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  18. https://media1.tenor.co/images/d98f682da7710c2c997fc43f93fcfadd/tenor.gif?itemid=9881212&fbclid=IwAR1CakJbG9xTrACRGwjmVN5a3vYW2ly-3zSsuuzWYZpnXhwvYvCBV5hjlgk

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  19. https://images.app.goo.gl/Z2zC7ad1k3MSAB1MA

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  20. Amazing actor.. rest in peace 🌹

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  21. "Charming, kind and ferociously talented, we will miss him hugely."

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  22. #BilboBaggins #LordoftheRings

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  23. Farewell Bilbo Baggins....

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  24. Rest in Peace, Bilbo Baggins..
    Go to Haven!

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  25. He will always be Bilbo to me :{

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  26. Onwards to the grey havens then, master Baggins ❤

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  27. End? No, the journey doesn't end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take. The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass, and then you see it.

    White shores, and beyond, a far green country under a swift sunrise.

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  28. This hurts. This year man. I swear...

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  29. With everything else now Bilbo Baggins is gone too? RIP

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    1. 2020 is apparently the kind of year that likes to kick 'em while they're down.

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  30. ...a much more sympathetic character in "Rings" than he was in the original "Alien".

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  31. The road goes ever on and on....
    RIP

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  32. Sir Ian Holm, best known for his role as Bilbo Baggins in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, has died at the age of 88. May he rest in peace.

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    1. He was a great actor. Many of his co-stars will be saddened by the news.

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  33. One of my all-time favorite movie series :(. RIP Bilbo ❤

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