The acting world has lost another bright star.
Sir Ian Holm has sadly passed. He was 88.
His agent confirmed the news in a statement. “It is with great sadness we can confirm that the actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88. He died peacefully in hospital, with his family and carer. His illness was Parkinson’s related. He was a genius of stage and screen, winning multiple awards and loved by directors, audiences and his colleagues alike. His sparkling wit always accompanied a mischievous twinkle in his eye. Charming, kind and ferociously talented, we will miss him hugely,” the statement read, via USA Today.
He famously played Bilbo Baggins in LOTR and The Hobbit, as well as starred in other iconic films such as Alien and Chariots of Fire. With a long and illustrious career behind him, news of his death has stars and institutions paying tribute.
Elijah Wood (via Twitter): “So sad to hear that the singular, brilliant and vibrant, Sir Ian Holm has passed. Farewell, uncle.”
Edgar Wright (via Twitter): “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.”
Eddie Izzard (via Twitter): “The great Ian Holm is dead. Wonderful actor and it’s so sad to see him go. Farewell, you did great work Sir”
George Rainsford (via Twitter): “We all have favourite memories of the wonderful #IanHolm. For me, he epitomised Sunday nights when I was 10 years old, the joy of his performance as Pod Clock in #TheBorrowers tinged with the sadness of impending school. #RIPIanHolm”
BAFTA (via Twitter): “We are very sorry to hear of the death of Ian Holm. Nominated for 6 BAFTAs in his wide-ranging and successful career across TV and film, he is pictured here winning the Supporting Actor award for his role in Chariots Of Fire in 1981.”
Pinewood Studios (via Twitter): “We’re grateful for every moment Sir Ian Holm spent at our Studios. His spotlight may have gone out, but his legacy shines on.”
Rest in peace, Sir Ian Holm.
