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Entertainment of Friday, 19 June 2020

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Lord Of The Rings actor dies after battle with Parkinson’s disease

Ian Holm played Bilbo Baggins in LORD Of The Rings Ian Holm played Bilbo Baggins in LORD Of The Rings

LORD Of The Rings, Alien and Chariots of Fire actor, Sir Ian Holm, has died at the age of 88.

The Sun reports that the Oscar-nominated actor died peacefully in hospital from an illness related to Parkinson’s disease, his agent confirmed today.

The representative told The Guardian: "It is with great sadness that the actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88.

"He died peacefully in hospital, with his family and carer. Charming, kind and ferociously talented, we will miss him hugely."

The Oscar-nominated actor was famed for his starring roles in Lord Of The Rings, Alien and Chariots of Fire.

His death comes just weeks after he apologised to fans for not being able to join a virtual reunion for the Lord Of The Rings cast.

The star, who famously played Bilbo Baggins, said: "I am sorry to not see you in person, I miss you all and hope your adventures have taken you to many places, I am in lockdown in my hobbit home, or holm."