Actor Bernard Hill, known for his roles in "Titanic" and "Lord of the Rings," died early Sunday ... the commander of the real-life Titanic, went down with the ship in the film.

Bernard Hill, the British actor best known ... Edward Smith in "Titanic," has died. He was 79. Hill died early Sunday, his agent Lou Coulson confirmed to the BBC. No cause was given.

LONDON--Actor Bernard Hill, who delivered a rousing cry before leading his people into battle in “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" and went down with the ship as the captain in ...