Ian Holm, actor of the Lord of Rings, died on Friday at the aged 88, his agents told British media.
Holm is best known for playing Bilbo Baggins in the `Lord of the Rings’ film trilogy.
He also starred in dozens of other film and television roles.
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“Sir Ian Holm passed away this morning at the age of 88,’’Holm’s agents, Markham, Froggatt and Irwin, told The Guardian.
The agents said that Holm died peacefully in a hospital in the presence of his family members and carer.
“Charming, kind and ferociously talented, we will miss him hugely,’’ they added.
