Peep Show star Robert Webb was among many others to express respect for "a splendid actor" who "could be very funny too". , star of Lords of the Rings and Alien, has passed away. .css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link{color:inherit;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{color:#696969;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:focus,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:focus{color:#B80000;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link::after,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;z-index:2;}Obituary: Ian Holm, Early votes in US election 'already top 40m'. Holm - who was born Ian Holm Cuthbert on September 12, 1931, in Essex - knew from the age of seven that he wanted to go into acting having been inspired by watching 'Les Miserables'. In 1965, he played Richard III in the BBC serialisation of The Wars of The Roses, based on the RSC production of the plays. Ian Holm dead: Lord of the Rings and Alien actor dies aged 88, Dame Vera Lynn's final public address revealed before she died at 103, Jean Kennedy Smith dead: John F Kennedy's last surviving sibling dies. He was praised for his role in Chariots of Fire, Sir Ian Holm (left) is survived by his fourth wife Sophie de Stempel, He enjoyed a dazzling career as a Shakespearian actor and a movie star, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). I'll be dead of old age by then.". To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. - a class act in everything he did from Alien to Chariots of Fire to Time Bandits and From Hell. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. He passed away in hospital after a dazzling career on both stage and screen. After a severe bout of stage fright in 1976 during The Iceman Cometh, he pursued a career on the big screen. In 1998, Holm won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for his performance in King Lear. "We are very sorry to hear of the death of Ian Holm," it read, alongside a picture of Holm in 1981. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, Actor Ian Holm has died in London aged 88, his agent confirmed today. ", Sad to hear of the death of the wonderful. Tributes have poured in for the star, who IMDb credit as "one of the world's greatest actors". "It is with great sadness we can confirm that the actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88," his agent said in a statement. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Holm, who also played Dr Willis in The Madness of King George, was classically trained and put in memorable performances in numerous plays. "It is with great sadness we can confirm that the actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88," his agent said in a statement. Veteran British actor Ian Holm has died at age 88. Video'I love you so much': Reunited after 215 days apart, Iceland PM keeps cool as earthquake strikes. Holm passed away peacefully in hospital from a Parkinson's -related illness. Born in 1931 in Essex, Holm enjoyed what he described as “a pretty idyllic" childhood. In 1965 Holm made his TV debut as Richard III on the BBC's The Wars of the Roses, and four years later won his first BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor in The Bofors Gun. The thespian won dozens of awards for his theatre work, despite having developed a severe case of stage fright in 1976 while performing "The Iceman Cometh". ", Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Acting legend Sir Ian Holm passed away on Friday, The Oscar-nominated actor pictured with his knighthood an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in 1998, to the Shakespeare Memorial theatre in Stratford. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. A statement said: “It is with great sadness that the actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this … Video, Iceland PM keeps cool as earthquake strikes, Biden or Trump? He appeared in minor roles in films such as Oh! Pope indicates support for same-sex civil unions, Covid vaccine trial continues after volunteer dies, 'I just wish my parents were still here' Video'I just wish my parents were still here', First baby male gorilla born at Boston zoo. A statement said: “It is with great sadness that the actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88. He was beloved by audiences as Bilbo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit. For other inquiries, Contact Us. best known for his work as Bilbo Baggins. Director Edgar Wright also paid tribute, calling him "a genius actor who brought considerable presence to parts funny, heartbreaking and terrifying". Smitten Mark Wright says his wife Michelle Keegan's beauty is 'ridiculous', Volunteer in Oxford Uni Covid vaccine trial who took placebo dies of virus, Peter Andre takes on Molly-Mae after she called Italian food 'shocking', Kate Ferdinand hits back at troll accusing her of lying about bump being too big, Hero dad thought he'd saved both sons, 3 and 4, from fire - but only grabbed 1, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Holm was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1989 Queen's Birthday Honours List. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)) issued a heartfelt statement. The actor Ian Holm, who I was in the Hobbit film with, advised me that when my hand starts to shake too much, I should put it into my pocket. I can't believe that I've had something seriously wrong with me, "I didn't go through chemotherapy and my hair didn't fall out - but they won't actually know if I'm cured for another two years. The beloved Brit attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London and went on to the Shakespeare Memorial theatre in Stratford. Holms was celebrated for his stellar performances, which included Bilbo Baggins in the Lord of the Rings. "What an actor," tweeted League of Gentleman star Reece Shearsmith. Holm was named Commander of the British Empire in 1989. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The surge is being driven by fears over the coronavirus, and it could affect the way results play out. Parkinson's is a central nervous system disorder that affects a person's movement and can cause tremors. Film producer Jonathan Sothcott said: "Sad to hear of the death of the wonderful IAN HOLM - a class act in everything he did from Alien to Chariots of Fire to Time Bandits and From Hell. The English actor was 88 when he died on Friday morning. Express. Ian Holm, an acclaimed British actor whose long career included roles in "Chariots of Fire" and "The Lord of the Rings" has died. His illness was Parkinson's-related, his agent confirmed. RENOWNED English actor Sir Ian Holm Cuthbert died this week. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Diminutive in stature, he was similarly well-cast as Pod in 1992 children's series The Borrowers. The award-winning performer passed away in London on Friday, June 19, after a career spanning decades. Video, Biden or Trump? Holm's rep Alex Irwin confirmed the news in a statement to USA TODAY Friday. 'I just wish my parents were still here' Video, First baby male gorilla born at Boston zoo. © 2020 BBC. 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