‘Lord Of The Rings’ Star Ian Holm Dies Following ‘Lockdown’ In London Home

LONDON, UK. (THECOUNT) — Ian Holm, perhaps best known for his role as Bilbo Baggins in the blockbuster trilogy, Lord of the Rings, passed away Friday morning. He was 88.

Holm, who was nominated for an Oscar for his role as maverick athletics coach Sam Mussabini in the 1981 film “Chariots of Fire,” died Friday morning at his home in London, England.

“It is with great sadness that the actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88,” they said. “He died peacefully in hospital, with his family and carer,” adding that his illness was Parkinson’s related. “Charming, kind and ferociously talented, we will miss him hugely.”

Holm’s final days were chronicled in a series of portraits by his wife, Sophie de Stempel.

Earlier this month, he expressed his sadness that he was unable to participate in a virtual reunion for the films, stating:

“I am sorry to not see you in person, I miss you all and hope your adventures have taken you to many places, I am in lockdown in my hobbit home, or holm.”

A cause of death was not provided.

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