‘Our king’: Lord of the Rings cast’s emotional tribute to co-star Bernard Hill
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ต.ค. 2024
- Cast members from Lord of the Rings have shared a heartwarming tribute to actor Bernard Hill, who died at the age of 79.
Mr Hill was best known for starring in the films, 'Titanic', and 'Lord of the Rings.'
He's the only actor to have starred in two films that won eleven Oscars.
“So long to our friend, our king, Bernard Hill. We will never forget you,” actor Elijah Wood said.
Comin Con Liverpool said: “We’re heartbroken to hear the news of Bernard Hill’s passing. A great loss.”
“My body is broken. I go to my fathers. And even in their mighty company I shall not now be ashamed.”
Father's ??? There's only one Father !
Ummmm we have ancestor’s. Our dna. Our lineage.
@@Martee-yi7dj "Fathers" as in "Forefathers".
RIP Bernard Hill, you and the characters you put to film will always be an inspiration to me. Hail Theoden, King!*
Tolkien loved to use Germanic, Slavic, and Iranian concepts. Rohan is Old English and Sarmatian inspired.
"I would have you smile, not weep for those whose time has come" - King Theoden
Love this quote and this scene ! His scene with Eowyn were so well done
Last night my dog Oscar passed away, I haven’t cried this hard in many years but days earlier when Bernard passed away these words resonated with me, while I’m still sad and still have tears, I only remember the great stuff. All the way to the end of the line, he put a smile on my face.
that one scene in LOTR where he mourns for his son....best acting in the whole trilogy
Forever breaks my heart: I lost a brother at a young age (he was 6, I was 8) and I always envisioned my father delivering those lines, which Bernard did very authentically, to the point it doesn't feel like a film anymore, or fiction: it's just a father grieving for his son. And now we grieve for the man himself, God Bless and Keep Bernard Hill in the "next adventure", RIP Bernard Hill.
Rip Bernard Hill, you will be missed
Powerful scene
Nah, Smegal burping after eating fish deserved an Oscar.😁
no way, his best acting was when theoden grasped his old sword. easily
I remember my parents were in the process of a divorce around the time of the movies coming out. My dad was taking it hard, his family was all he'd known since he was 19 or so, now he was 46, and it was like his world was falling apart. He didnt understand why i loved lotr as much as i did, even going so far as to say he'd burn my copies of the books because he said they were too much for me. He was a paranoid mess. He took me to see return of the king, fairly unhappy about it, but he knew i was crazy to see it on opening night. When Theoden gave his speech, it was like we were the same age for a minute. When they charged, he was sat forward in his seat with his eyes wide open. A few months later when we got the dvd, id hear him watching the rohirrim charge downstairs, full blast on the speakers. I think Theoden and Bernard Hill's performance genuinely gave him a new lease on life, showed him that even when it seems like your best days are behind you, you still have purpose, so long as you don't give up.
RIP Bernard Hill and condolences to his family, what a great man he was
That was beautiful.. Thank You for sharing such a personal and uplifting message of hope and courage. Such a miracle is the ability of other peoples printed words, voices and cinematic visual's to reach the hearts of others. To give the inspiration to keep pushing forward through difficult times. ❤🙏
I really loved reading your story, I can so relate to your story. I sincerely hope your parents are doing good and that your Dad has recovered from it. God Bless and thank you LOTR 🙏🏻
@neo7759 he has since remarried and retired. He spends half the year golfing in Spain these days, couldn't be happier. Still says return of the king is his favorite film.
Reading your story made my day man. Beautiful
A very encouraging story. I'm 44 and have been separated for a year after 18 years. Life can feel pointless at times. What keeps me going is knowing I have a daughter I'm still trying to raise. Apart from that, I also still hope for some kind of purpose.
Bernard and Viggo received a Haka from the stunt cast as a sign of appreciation on their last day on set. That shows you what kind of man he was.
No overstatement, this man changed my life. I used to look up to Frodo and Aragorn, but the older I got, the more I related to “the stupid king” as I called him in my youth. Théoden is one of the most incredible characters ever put to paper and film. With the gathering darkness in this world, often do I have to look for my courage. Nihilism would be easier. When I do, I always look up the Ride of the Rohirrim. This one scene always lifts my hearts and reminds me to be a better person. To go forth, and fear no darkness!
I shed a tear and raise my cup to the greatest King this generation has seen - Bernard Hill
Amazing, truly. For me and overcoming alcoholism, it's Bilbo willingly dropping the ring and leaving Bag End.
Even when something completely consumes you, you can still choose to let it go.
It is special kind of heroism to rise again from the darkness without falling back to it.
Hail the victorious dead. May he rest in peace.
@@ZenShroud1Wow! I don't think I can put the ring down yet, but what an analogy!👏👏👏
There's something about him being a regular ol' human that makes him more relatable I think too; he doesn't possess the Blood of Numenor, he isn't gifted with long life and he doesn't have this mighty destiny laid at his feet, he has to struggle like we do but with the burden of Kingship. Luv me Theoden simple as
i dont think he could have ever been replaced in his LOTR role...
he will be missed..
Hail The Victorious Dead!
RIP Bernard Hill. I remember him from Lord of the Rings when I was a kid
King of Rohan! Dead!
Another mound to be raised beside the Golden Hall. RIP sir. Thank you for your wonderful talent! You were a joy.
HAIL!
HAIL!
HAIL!
Usually i dont buy grief when its acted. Its one of the most difficult things to pretend feeling.
When he griefs his son at the grave with Gandalf, he owned that scene. One of the few performances in my nearly 40 years of watching countless movies where i actually felt it.
No father should have to bury their child.
In a bonus video for The Two Towers, cast members say of Bernard that he is a great human being, that he won everyone's hearts as soon as he arrived on the scene, that he is always in a good mood, always trying to make people laugh, that he wields a poignant sense of humor, a big kid, he and Viggo got along and always joked around. You can tell that Bernard was loved by everyone.
The Ride of the Rohirrim will always be one of the best pieces in cinema
So great were his deeds, that the Valar lifted him beyond the bounds of this world.
"My body is broken. I go to my fathers.
And even in their mighty company I shall not now be ashamed."
--Théoden, King of Rohan.
Let this be the day we draw swords together.
Thanks for everything Bernard!
"I will have you smile again, not grief for those whose time has come, you shall live to see these days renewed... and no more dispair."
Rest in Peace Bernard Hill - King Theoden of Rohan. - Now you can go to your Fathers in whose mighty company, you shall not feel ashamed -
I hope that The Lord of the Rings remake never happen. We don’t need it
Yes. Have Boromir say, "LotR has no remake! LotR needs no remake!"
omg... if the cultists make theoden or his ancestors black, eomer is gonna riddamurk someone.
@@usern4metak3ns Notice that everything evil in Tolkien's books is black?
@@stevemuzak8526 no. unless you mean saurons armor and heavy mace? lol
elaborate?
@@usern4metak3ns Sauron, Orcs and Goblins, Black Riders etc.
I was there yesterday at the panel and there was a lot of us crying in the theatre at the speech these guys gave for him. Word of his passing quickly spread through the convention. We're all devastated and shocked by his death. RIP To a wonderful man. I got to meet Bernard at comic con in Manchester 2022 and I'm so thankful I got to him. He was wonderful
King Theoden had one of the greatest arcs in The Lord of the Rings. Bernard Hill played him so well, no one could have done it like that. The emotion he could transfer through the screen is only matched by Aragorn and Gandalf, and thats saying something. The way he rode out his steed Snowmane like the valar of hunting Oromë did in the days when the world was young, really put tears into my eyes. No one could keep up with king Theoden as he rode and the orcs trembled with fear as the king of Rohan furiously mowed them down. Then after maybe an hour the orc army of 10 times Rohans seize got routed and even when the Haradrim and their Oliphaunts got closer he attacked them head on to finally be slain by the Witchkings fell beast, not even by the Witchking himself, mind you, because that sucker probably was too afraid to fight him 1 on 1.
He was a real KING. A leader of a Country everybody stands behind and follows him til the end. The first Man in the first fighting row, a great ruler of Middle earth.
And then see Denethor, a loser and weak leader who hide away from the fight and hater of his own son.
Bernard Hill shows a KING of Middle Earth. Perfect acting.
HAIL!
@@drhkleinert8241 Denethor was a bit misrepresented in the movies tbh, thats y u think that. In the books he was more like Boromir, actually very brave in his youth. And he withstood Sauron through the palantir longer than Saruman, who is the head of the white council of wizards. But he got brainwashed by Sauron into thinking that all was lost but yet Sauron couldn't control his mind, so his willpower was very strong.
Denethor had been grieving for 30 years. Grief and despair can overthrow the best of us.
Let’s join with Frodo and show pity and mercy - and hope that we never have to face the dreadful times of Denethor.
Doesn’t matter how many times I hear it the ‘Red day’ speech still gives me tingles…….R.I.P. Bernard Hill.
Bernard was the reason I became obsessed with the movies and books 20 years ago. His charisma left a huge impression on me when I was in a really bad situation and motivated me to be the best version of myself
Truly the End of the Age of Men, with Bernard's passing: may he find peace FOREVER in the "Great Beyond". And yet, "Theoden King" will live on for ALL time, one of the greatest performances of the LOTR series (which had ENDLESSLY fantastic performances). RIP Mr. Hill.
"Take her to sea, Mr. Murdoch. Let's stretch her legs."
He was such an iconic actor and I loved him in Titanic and LOTR.🚢🐎👑😭
I miss movies like LOTR. R.I.P. Mr. Hill
Rest in Peace Bernard, you had some of the best acting in the LOTR trilogy. 😢
Never forget the place of Edoras (Mt Sunday) that I visited during my own adventure on the South Island of New Zealand in 2006.
One of my favorite quotes.
What would you have me do?
Look at my men. Their courage hangs by a thread. If this is to be our end, then I would have them make such an end as to be worthy of remembrance.
Théoden
He came, he saw, he lived, he led. The great Bernard Hill - rest in peace.
I'll pull out the Rings movies tomorrow and watch them again.
I watch the entire trilogy at least once per year and am currently reading the books.
It's so very sad - his scenes were wonderful.
"Let this be the hour when we draw swords together."
We honor the man who's spirit runs free,far beyond the circles of the world.
Hale to the victorious dead. RIP Mr. Hill. No one else could have brought this iconic King to life. He breathed life into one of the best speaches in LOTR, a speech we all need in these darkening times. That speech always lifts my spirit. May that iconic roar continue to echo through the years to come and remind us all that the darkness can be combatted. Farewell King of the Marc.
A truly great actor, we'll miss you Bernard Hill. Thank you so much for all that you did.
"Lay down
Your sweet and weary head
The night is falling
You have come to journey's end
Sleep now
And dream of the ones who came before
They are calling
From across the distant shore..."
Beginning of "Into the West", played during the closing credits of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".
That’s beautiful. Thanks for posting those words. I’d never heard them before.
A ballad, sung so well by Annie Lennox.
He was amazing ♥️
😢 There are no words to express my gratitude for what Bernard Hill gave us, or to describe his formidable talent! 🙏 Westu hál. Ferðu, Théoden Ferðu. You'll live forever in our hearts!
You will remain forever in our hearts,king Théoden. 🕯️
Aw, man. 😓 R.I.P., but surely enough, his emotional veracity, intensity, training, and voice were awesome.
Some actors were just destined to play some roles. For Bernard Hill, that role was King Theoden. His voice, acting, fighting, and charge at Pelennor fields had made him a legend-Ferwell king of the Mark.
⚔️🐎⚔️ So passes Théoden King, son of Thengel, to rest among the great of his kindred. ⚔️🐎⚔️
In the grand tapestry of Middle-earth's saga, King Théoden of Rohan emerges as a colossus, a beacon of resilience amidst the encroaching shadows of Sauron's tyranny and a towering figure in the Lord of the Rings story. His journey, akin to a phoenix rising from ashes, ignites the hearts of all who witness it. Bernard Hill, with his masterful portrayal, breathed life into Théoden's soul-stirring metamorphosis, etching his name in the annals of cinematic greatness. Through Hill's portrayal, Théoden's roar echoed across the plains of Rohan, rallying warriors and stirring hope in the hearts of all who dared face the darkness. Bernard Hill's portrayal captured Théoden's inner turmoil, strength, and eventual resurgence with a raw, compelling authenticity, making him unforgettable in the cinematic adaptation. A monumental loss. 💔
What a lovely tribute to a magnificent actor and fine gentleman.
Out of doubt, out of dark, to the day's rising he rode singing in the sun, sword unsheathing.
Hope he rekindled, and in hope ended;
over death, over dread, over doom lifted
out of loss, out of life, unto long glory.
Oh farewell, Théoden King!
Rest in peace, Bernard Hill
You can tell they’re deeply saddened like they lost a family member. One of the only if not only film casts to achieve such a bond. Theoden wasn’t even a “main” character but probably one of the best performances and best characters from the movies. Im so sad.
I cry literally every time I hear King Theoden's speech at the Battle of Pelennor Fields. Bernard Hill did what every actor dreams of doing: moving people's hearts to see beauty and be inspired by it.
Damn... This was the first I'd heard of Mr. Hill's death...
Damned good man, OUTSTANDING Actor, and from all accounts, greatly respected/appreciated/adored by those who worked with him.
The Misty Shores have gained a stout King worthy of his Crown.
May we all get to meet him when it comes our turn...
Fantastic in Great Expectations and Wolf Hall. So many outstanding parts. What a loss, but always memorable.
The man who gives goosebumps to me every time during that epic Rohirrim charge and never fails to draw my attention with his on screen presence, underrated actor, he will be missed. RIP!!!.
I rarely choke up, even less so when watching films or TV... His scenes, in Two Towers and Return of the King, I literally well up and choke back tears. Such a fantastic actor.
The character of Theoden has become a hero of mine in recent years. Thank you Bernard for that gift you gave me and the world.
Genuine emotions there. A wonderful actor leaves this world.
Hail Théoden king!!
Man, he made King Theodan my absolute favorite character in the movies. 😢
I know most people will remember Bernard Hill for his role in LOTR and probably Titanic. But he was a brilliant British actor who mainly worked in the UK - no-one who ever saw it will forget Yosser Hughes and what that meant at the time in the UK or his other great roles in British theatre and TV. Wonderful actor.
“I go to my fathers, in whose mighty company I shall not now feel ashamed…”
One of the most iconic and memorable scenes in all of cinema history. Rest now, unashamed.
My favourite character who lead the greatest scene in the greatest cinematic trilogy of all time - RIP King
The older I get, the more I appreciate how brilliantly written and portrayed Boromir and Theoden are. Sure, hobbits, elves and wizards are awesome, but it’s this idea that as people, we can make terrible mistakes, we can (and do) royally screw up, but we can also come back from it, we can recognize our shortcomings and make amends, is what keeps me coming back to Middle-earth. You can truly go to your fathers with your head held high, my king.
I never had a chance to meet Bernard Hill in person. I saw countless pictures of him with fans and they all said that he was funny and very kind.
I watched The Lord of The Rings countless times and Théoden King was my favorite character.
His speech in front of the Minas Tirith's gates is literally the most epic scene in cinema history.
Usually when an actor dies it doesn't really make me feel sad but Bernard Hill's death is different to me.
I really liked him.
May he be at peace.
Thank you for all the great emotions you brought to people all over the world through your performances Bernard Hill. ♥
Yosser Hughes was the best character acting I’ve ever seen, RIP you great unassuming legend! 😢❤
He was captain of the Titanic and king of Rohan.
Nobody will forget it.
The third to leave for Gray Haven after Ian Holm and Chistopher Lee.
Rest in peace.
The only actor to star in two movies that each garnered eleven Oscars. Pretty amazing!
Rest in peace.
Hail to the victorious dead!
HAIL!
HAIL!
When they say don't try to act the character just be the character well he mastered that.
RIP Bernard. Legend
No joke, the Captain is one of my favorite characters in the Titanic movie and same for King Theoden in LOTR, like they always had a special place in my heart and I didn't know that they were played by the same actor... Now I understand. RIP Bernard Hill. 💖
R.I.P. & play on up there in Heaven.
I first saw him on TV when he played Richard of York in the Wars of the Roses section of Shakespeare’s history plays. I was just a kid then but I thought he was magnificent and have never forgotten that performance nor any subsequent roles that he played. A great actor in the truest sense.
I will watch these movies till the day i die i re watch them evry year
Fantastic actor.... rip....
"I go to my fathers. And even in their mighty company I shall not now be ashamed."
I thought he was a much younger man, but I guess the lord of the rings films were released a long time ago now, even if it doesn't seem like it. Great actor. Sad to hear that he is no longer with us.
I think we all agree, if this man cheered us on, we would gladly ride into our death with courage! May he find his way into the halls of the forefathers and take his place among them.
His scenes were so iconic, that nobody watching him on screen will be able to see another face when imagining King Theoden.
Long live OUR KING Bernard Hill
Much Love❤
I very nice and respectful reporting of a sad occurrence. And, a very honorable tribute.
“The horn of helm hammerhand shall sound in the deep one last time” you will be greatly missed my king
That was the beauty and greatness of the PJ LotR movies, every cast was perfect, including Theoden. I can't think of anyone who could have done that role better. Nobody ever mentions it but the Ghost and the Darkness is another one he's in and way underrated.
May he forever rest.
All we have to decide, is what to do with the time that is given us.” -J.R.R. Tolkien. ‘The Professor’.
Hail the Victorious Dead! Rest in peace Bernard Hill, our Theoden King.
So very sad that he had died, however she said his breakthrough role was in the late 80's-Boys from the Black Stuff was early 80's not late 80's!
I met him once many years ago and we chatted for 35/40 mins and got a pic of us somewhere as well!
May he RIP 💜
Theoden is the best character in the whole trilogy coz of Bernard's beautiful acting. I'm genuinely hurt by his passing 😢
RIP Great Actors may leave us but we will Always respect their Memory
This made me sad, really. I hope he is at peace. I watch the Rohirrim charge every so often, because it's so inspiring. Good vs Evil, the good fight. Theoden is my favourite character in LOTR and that's a lot because of how Bernard Hill played him.
Oh no! I met him once- he was a lovely man!
“One of the only characters to be based on a real person”Besides:
John Jacob Astor
Benjamin Guggenheim
Margaret Brown
Fredrick fleet
Charles Lightoller
William Murdoch
Thomas Andrews
Bruce Ismay
Madeline Astor
Ida Strauss
Isador Strauss
Jack Phillips
Harold Bride
Archibald Gracie
Wallace Hartley
Henry Wilde
Joseph Boxhall
And more…
I though the same thing... in fact almost the only people who weren't based on real characters were Rose and Jack...
Titanic's my favorite movie.
He was our Captain🚢😢.
Came here to say the same thing 😒
Sorry to hear this news. My Condolences to his family and loved ones. 🙏 Lets also not forget his great performance in 'The Bounty' One of my favorite films I have on dvd and revisit often. ❤
I should re watch the trilogy again. I haven’t watched LOTR for a decade
I rewatched last month but now time for another run
After Titanic
Rewatch the extended editions, u will be mindblown
It’s a Bank Holiday here in the UK and a rainy one too. I have walked the dog, made a cup of tea and just put the extended version of TFOTR on the dvd player and will watch the trilogy knowing that Theoden’s death will have extra poignancy this day.
Forth, and fear no darkness ❤ He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.
I will never forget the moment when the Oilephant army shows up during the battle in Lord of the Rings, Pelennor Fields. A seemingly undefeatable, formidable force dwarfing the army of horses, and he fearlessly orders the men to reform and charge them head on. Depicts the greatness of the character so well. Always inspired me. I have enormous respect for Bernard Hill, always a pleasure to see him on screen, something about the man's good heart was evident in his depiction. Like a real father and king. RIP to this great man. God bless your soul Bernard Hill, may you go to paradise and find rest.
Very sad news indeed RIP Bernard 🙏❤️
He made such a great king♥️🍻 Rest in peace, Theoden King 🕊️
Brilliant actor.
Boys from the black stuff,excellent.
One of the greatest kings...
R.I.P Mr Hill we will miss you
"He was strong in life. His spirit will find its way to the halls of his fathers. Be-thou well. Go-thou, Theoden, go-thou."
Hail the victorious dead. Hail Théoden King!
Hail! - raises glass -
Hail the noble king..in heaven..
Long live the King 👑
The man could have done NO OTHER ROLE - and this would have been enough! Hail Theoden King!! ❤
If ever i was to serve a King...
I would not hesitate with Theoden as my liege
"My body is broken. You have to let me go."
Hard to accept he's gone. You are now where your grandfather's are. Rest now great King Theoden of Rohan.
RIP Bernard Hill. The one and only King Theoden ❤
Like a father was he for them, for a while .
Now for Wrath, now for Ruin and the Red Dawn.
Forth Eorlingas!