Sir Ian Holm, the veteran actor known for stage and film and even more famously for his role as Bilbo Baggins has passed away. He was in the hospital with his family and it was said that he passed peacefully.
He was a classical trained actor and excelled in his roles like in Chariots of Fire(1981) which earned him an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor. He also starred in science fiction classics hits like Alien (1979) as the android Ash and The Fifth Element (1997) as Vito Cornelius.
Sir Ian Holm leaves behind many who will cherish his legacy. Family, friends, colleagues and fans alike.
RIP Ian Holm, a genius actor who brought considerable presence to parts funny, heartbreaking & terrifying. Thanks for Bilbo, Napoleon (twice), Sweet Hereafter, Big Night, Brazil and, of course the iconic Ash. "I can't lie to you about your chances, but… you have my sympathies." pic.twitter.com/tO9tcydVUK
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) June 19, 2020
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So sad to hear that the singular, brilliant and vibrant, Sir Ian Holm has passed. Farewell, uncle. pic.twitter.com/q9RBKT3hBC
— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) June 19, 2020