“My body is broken. I go to my fathers. And even in their mighty company I shall not now be ashamed.”

@Martee-yi7dj

Ай бұрын

Father's ??? There's only one Father !

@cdybft9050

Ай бұрын

Ummmm we have ancestor’s. Our dna. Our lineage.

@Melior_Traiano

Ай бұрын

@@Martee-yi7dj "Fathers" as in "Forefathers".

@Melior_Traiano

Ай бұрын

RIP Bernard Hill, you and the characters you put to film will always be an inspiration to me. Hail Theoden, King!*

@devintariel3769

Ай бұрын

Tolkien loved to use Germanic, Slavic, and Iranian concepts. Rohan is Old English and Sarmatian inspired.

that one scene in LOTR where he mourns for his son....best acting in the whole trilogy

@bernlin2000

Ай бұрын

Forever breaks my heart: I lost a brother at a young age (he was 6, I was 8) and I always envisioned my father delivering those lines, which Bernard did very authentically, to the point it doesn't feel like a film anymore, or fiction: it's just a father grieving for his son. And now we grieve for the man himself, God Bless and Keep Bernard Hill in the "next adventure", RIP Bernard Hill.

@DaNiyaHodge

Ай бұрын

Rip Bernard Hill, you will be missed

@AstroSully

Ай бұрын

Powerful scene

@bitburg40

Ай бұрын

Nah, Smegal burping after eating fish deserved an Oscar.😁

@usern4metak3ns

Ай бұрын

no way, his best acting was when theoden grasped his old sword. easily

"I would have you smile, not weep for those whose time has come" - King Theoden

@kalm6872

Ай бұрын

Love this quote and this scene ! His scene with Eowyn were so well done

@drunkenchef24

Ай бұрын

Last night my dog Oscar passed away, I haven’t cried this hard in many years but days earlier when Bernard passed away these words resonated with me, while I’m still sad and still have tears, I only remember the great stuff. All the way to the end of the line, he put a smile on my face.

I hope that The Lord of the Rings remake never happen. We don’t need it

@beauferret5414

Ай бұрын

Yes. Have Boromir say, "LotR has no remake! LotR needs no remake!"

@usern4metak3ns

Ай бұрын

omg... if the cultists make theoden or his ancestors black, eomer is gonna riddamurk someone.

@stevemuzak8526

Ай бұрын

@@usern4metak3ns Notice that everything evil in Tolkien's books is black?

@usern4metak3ns

Ай бұрын

@@stevemuzak8526 no. unless you mean saurons armor and heavy mace? lol elaborate?

@stevemuzak8526

Ай бұрын

@@usern4metak3ns Sauron, Orcs and Goblins, Black Riders etc.

Hail The Victorious Dead!

@christophermichaelclarence6003

Ай бұрын

RIP Bernard Hill. I remember him from Lord of the Rings when I was a kid King of Rohan! Dead!

@patroberts5449

Ай бұрын

Another mound to be raised beside the Golden Hall. RIP sir. Thank you for your wonderful talent! You were a joy.

@ProfessorWhooves11

Ай бұрын

HAIL!

@Woodbricks.

Ай бұрын

HAIL!

@eye_of_silence5309

Ай бұрын

HAIL!

Bernard and Viggo received a Haka from the stunt cast as a sign of appreciation on their last day on set. That shows you what kind of man he was.

I remember my parents were in the process of a divorce around the time of the movies coming out. My dad was taking it hard, his family was all he'd known since he was 19 or so, now he was 46, and it was like his world was falling apart. He didnt understand why i loved lotr as much as i did, even going so far as to say he'd burn my copies of the books because he said they were too much for me. He was a paranoid mess. He took me to see return of the king, fairly unhappy about it, but he knew i was crazy to see it on opening night. When Theoden gave his speech, it was like we were the same age for a minute. When they charged, he was sat forward in his seat with his eyes wide open. A few months later when we got the dvd, id hear him watching the rohirrim charge downstairs, full blast on the speakers. I think Theoden and Bernard Hill's performance genuinely gave him a new lease on life, showed him that even when it seems like your best days are behind you, you still have purpose, so long as you don't give up. RIP Bernard Hill and condolences to his family, what a great man he was

@nbmooselovers

Ай бұрын

That was beautiful.. Thank You for sharing such a personal and uplifting message of hope and courage. Such a miracle is the ability of other peoples printed words, voices and cinematic visual's to reach the hearts of others. To give the inspiration to keep pushing forward through difficult times. ❤🙏

@neo7759

Ай бұрын

I really loved reading your story, I can so relate to your story. I sincerely hope your parents are doing good and that your Dad has recovered from it. God Bless and thank you LOTR 🙏🏻

@user-nq2hd8ih4m

Ай бұрын

@neo7759 he has since remarried and retired. He spends half the year golfing in Spain these days, couldn't be happier. Still says return of the king is his favorite film.

@pirategirl94best

Ай бұрын

Reading your story made my day man. Beautiful

@adamdavidsoddities8573

Ай бұрын

A very encouraging story. I'm 44 and have been separated for a year after 18 years. Life can feel pointless at times. What keeps me going is knowing I have a daughter I'm still trying to raise. Apart from that, I also still hope for some kind of purpose.

No overstatement, this man changed my life. I used to look up to Frodo and Aragorn, but the older I got, the more I related to “the stupid king” as I called him in my youth. Théoden is one of the most incredible characters ever put to paper and film. With the gathering darkness in this world, often do I have to look for my courage. Nihilism would be easier. When I do, I always look up the Ride of the Rohirrim. This one scene always lifts my hearts and reminds me to be a better person. To go forth, and fear no darkness! I shed a tear and raise my cup to the greatest King this generation has seen - Bernard Hill

@ZenShroud1

Ай бұрын

Amazing, truly. For me and overcoming alcoholism, it's Bilbo willingly dropping the ring and leaving Bag End. Even when something completely consumes you, you can still choose to let it go.

@current9300

Ай бұрын

It is special kind of heroism to rise again from the darkness without falling back to it.

@laerwen

Ай бұрын

Hail the victorious dead. May he rest in peace.

@johnburke6332

Ай бұрын

​@@ZenShroud1Wow! I don't think I can put the ring down yet, but what an analogy!👏👏👏

@theeccentrictripper3863

Ай бұрын

There's something about him being a regular ol' human that makes him more relatable I think too; he doesn't possess the Blood of Numenor, he isn't gifted with long life and he doesn't have this mighty destiny laid at his feet, he has to struggle like we do but with the burden of Kingship. Luv me Theoden simple as

i dont think he could have ever been replaced in his LOTR role... he will be missed..

Usually i dont buy grief when its acted. Its one of the most difficult things to pretend feeling. When he griefs his son at the grave with Gandalf, he owned that scene. One of the few performances in my nearly 40 years of watching countless movies where i actually felt it.

@Meg_Davis

27 күн бұрын

No father should have to bury their child.

The Ride of the Rohirrim will always be one of the best pieces in cinema

In a bonus video for The Two Towers, cast members say of Bernard that he is a great human being, that he won everyone's hearts as soon as he arrived on the scene, that he is always in a good mood, always trying to make people laugh, that he wields a poignant sense of humor, a big kid, he and Viggo got along and always joked around. You can tell that Bernard was loved by everyone.

Let this be the day we draw swords together. Thanks for everything Bernard!

So great were his deeds, that the Valar lifted him beyond the bounds of this world. "My body is broken. I go to my fathers. And even in their mighty company I shall not now be ashamed." --Théoden, King of Rohan.

Rest in Peace Bernard Hill - King Theoden of Rohan. - Now you can go to your Fathers in whose mighty company, you shall not feel ashamed -

King Theoden had one of the greatest arcs in The Lord of the Rings. Bernard Hill played him so well, no one could have done it like that. The emotion he could transfer through the screen is only matched by Aragorn and Gandalf, and thats saying something. The way he rode out his steed Snowmane like the valar of hunting Oromë did in the days when the world was young, really put tears into my eyes. No one could keep up with king Theoden as he rode and the orcs trembled with fear as the king of Rohan furiously mowed them down. Then after maybe an hour the orc army of 10 times Rohans seize got routed and even when the Haradrim and their Oliphaunts got closer he attacked them head on to finally be slain by the Witchkings fell beast, not even by the Witchking himself, mind you, because that sucker probably was too afraid to fight him 1 on 1.

@drhkleinert8241

Ай бұрын

He was a real KING. A leader of a Country everybody stands behind and follows him til the end. The first Man in the first fighting row, a great ruler of Middle earth. And then see Denethor, a loser and weak leader who hide away from the fight and hater of his own son. Bernard Hill shows a KING of Middle Earth. Perfect acting.

@dannymuggleton6019

Ай бұрын

HAIL!

@kaphamenskendee7428

Ай бұрын

@@drhkleinert8241 Denethor was a bit misrepresented in the movies tbh, thats y u think that. In the books he was more like Boromir, actually very brave in his youth. And he withstood Sauron through the palantir longer than Saruman, who is the head of the white council of wizards. But he got brainwashed by Sauron into thinking that all was lost but yet Sauron couldn't control his mind, so his willpower was very strong.

@micklumsden3956

Ай бұрын

Denethor had been grieving for 30 years. Grief and despair can overthrow the best of us. Let’s join with Frodo and show pity and mercy - and hope that we never have to face the dreadful times of Denethor.

"Take her to sea, Mr. Murdoch. Let's stretch her legs." He was such an iconic actor and I loved him in Titanic and LOTR.🚢🐎👑😭

"I will have you smile again, not grief for those whose time has come, you shall live to see these days renewed... and no more dispair."

Doesn’t matter how many times I hear it the ‘Red day’ speech still gives me tingles…….R.I.P. Bernard Hill.

I was there yesterday at the panel and there was a lot of us crying in the theatre at the speech these guys gave for him. Word of his passing quickly spread through the convention. We're all devastated and shocked by his death. RIP To a wonderful man. I got to meet Bernard at comic con in Manchester 2022 and I'm so thankful I got to him. He was wonderful

I miss movies like LOTR. R.I.P. Mr. Hill

⚔️🐎⚔️ So passes Théoden King, son of Thengel, to rest among the great of his kindred. ⚔️🐎⚔️ In the grand tapestry of Middle-earth's saga, King Théoden of Rohan emerges as a colossus, a beacon of resilience amidst the encroaching shadows of Sauron's tyranny and a towering figure in the Lord of the Rings story. His journey, akin to a phoenix rising from ashes, ignites the hearts of all who witness it. Bernard Hill, with his masterful portrayal, breathed life into Théoden's soul-stirring metamorphosis, etching his name in the annals of cinematic greatness. Through Hill's portrayal, Théoden's roar echoed across the plains of Rohan, rallying warriors and stirring hope in the hearts of all who dared face the darkness. Bernard Hill's portrayal captured Théoden's inner turmoil, strength, and eventual resurgence with a raw, compelling authenticity, making him unforgettable in the cinematic adaptation. A monumental loss. 💔

@Caledoniarose

Ай бұрын

What a lovely tribute to a magnificent actor and fine gentleman.

Rest in Peace Bernard, you had some of the best acting in the LOTR trilogy. 😢 Never forget the place of Edoras (Mt Sunday) that I visited during my own adventure on the South Island of New Zealand in 2006. One of my favorite quotes. What would you have me do? Look at my men. Their courage hangs by a thread. If this is to be our end, then I would have them make such an end as to be worthy of remembrance. Théoden

Bernard was the reason I became obsessed with the movies and books 20 years ago. His charisma left a huge impression on me when I was in a really bad situation and motivated me to be the best version of myself

I'll pull out the Rings movies tomorrow and watch them again.

@Melior_Traiano

Ай бұрын

I watch the entire trilogy at least once per year and am currently reading the books.

Some actors were just destined to play some roles. For Bernard Hill, that role was King Theoden. His voice, acting, fighting, and charge at Pelennor fields had made him a legend-Ferwell king of the Mark.

Truly the End of the Age of Men, with Bernard's passing: may he find peace FOREVER in the "Great Beyond". And yet, "Theoden King" will live on for ALL time, one of the greatest performances of the LOTR series (which had ENDLESSLY fantastic performances). RIP Mr. Hill.

You will remain forever in our hearts,king Théoden. 🕯️

A truly great actor, we'll miss you Bernard Hill. Thank you so much for all that you did. "Lay down Your sweet and weary head The night is falling You have come to journey's end Sleep now And dream of the ones who came before They are calling From across the distant shore..." Beginning of "Into the West", played during the closing credits of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".

@freakyalien5449

Ай бұрын

That’s beautiful. Thanks for posting those words. I’d never heard them before.

@Thurgosh_OG

Ай бұрын

A ballad, sung so well by Annie Lennox.

"Let this be the hour when we draw swords together." We honor the man who's spirit runs free,far beyond the circles of the world.

He came, he saw, he lived, he led. The great Bernard Hill - rest in peace.

Hale to the victorious dead. RIP Mr. Hill. No one else could have brought this iconic King to life. He breathed life into one of the best speaches in LOTR, a speech we all need in these darkening times. That speech always lifts my spirit. May that iconic roar continue to echo through the years to come and remind us all that the darkness can be combatted. Farewell King of the Marc.

Damn... This was the first I'd heard of Mr. Hill's death... Damned good man, OUTSTANDING Actor, and from all accounts, greatly respected/appreciated/adored by those who worked with him. The Misty Shores have gained a stout King worthy of his Crown. May we all get to meet him when it comes our turn...

Out of doubt, out of dark, to the day's rising he rode singing in the sun, sword unsheathing. Hope he rekindled, and in hope ended; over death, over dread, over doom lifted out of loss, out of life, unto long glory. Oh farewell, Théoden King! Rest in peace, Bernard Hill

I will watch these movies till the day i die i re watch them evry year

He was amazing ♥️

Hail to the victorious dead!

@GreyhawkTheAngry

Ай бұрын

HAIL!

@Thurgosh_OG

Ай бұрын

HAIL!

I rarely choke up, even less so when watching films or TV... His scenes, in Two Towers and Return of the King, I literally well up and choke back tears. Such a fantastic actor.

“I go to my fathers, in whose mighty company I shall not now feel ashamed…”

It's so very sad - his scenes were wonderful.

😢 There are no words to express my gratitude for what Bernard Hill gave us, or to describe his formidable talent! 🙏 Westu hál. Ferðu, Théoden Ferðu. You'll live forever in our hearts!

I know most people will remember Bernard Hill for his role in LOTR and probably Titanic. But he was a brilliant British actor who mainly worked in the UK - no-one who ever saw it will forget Yosser Hughes and what that meant at the time in the UK or his other great roles in British theatre and TV. Wonderful actor.

He was captain of the Titanic and king of Rohan. Nobody will forget it. The third to leave for Gray Haven after Ian Holm and Chistopher Lee. Rest in peace.

Man, he made King Theodan my absolute favorite character in the movies. 😢

You can tell they’re deeply saddened like they lost a family member. One of the only if not only film casts to achieve such a bond. Theoden wasn’t even a “main” character but probably one of the best performances and best characters from the movies. Im so sad.

When they say don't try to act the character just be the character well he mastered that.

No joke, the Captain is one of my favorite characters in the Titanic movie and same for King Theoden in LOTR, like they always had a special place in my heart and I didn't know that they were played by the same actor... Now I understand. RIP Bernard Hill. 💖

Rest in peace.

Genuine emotions there. A wonderful actor leaves this world. Hail Théoden king!!

The character of Theoden has become a hero of mine in recent years. Thank you Bernard for that gift you gave me and the world.

The older I get, the more I appreciate how brilliantly written and portrayed Boromir and Theoden are. Sure, hobbits, elves and wizards are awesome, but it’s this idea that as people, we can make terrible mistakes, we can (and do) royally screw up, but we can also come back from it, we can recognize our shortcomings and make amends, is what keeps me coming back to Middle-earth. You can truly go to your fathers with your head held high, my king.

The man who gives goosebumps to me every time during that epic Rohirrim charge and never fails to draw my attention with his on screen presence, underrated actor, he will be missed. RIP!!!.

Aw, man. 😓 R.I.P., but surely enough, his emotional veracity, intensity, training, and voice were awesome.

Fantastic in Great Expectations and Wolf Hall. So many outstanding parts. What a loss, but always memorable.

R.I.P. & play on up there in Heaven.

Yosser Hughes was the best character acting I’ve ever seen, RIP you great unassuming legend! 😢❤

I cry literally every time I hear King Theoden's speech at the Battle of Pelennor Fields. Bernard Hill did what every actor dreams of doing: moving people's hearts to see beauty and be inspired by it.

I thought he was a much younger man, but I guess the lord of the rings films were released a long time ago now, even if it doesn't seem like it. Great actor. Sad to hear that he is no longer with us.

I never had a chance to meet Bernard Hill in person. I saw countless pictures of him with fans and they all said that he was funny and very kind. I watched The Lord of The Rings countless times and Théoden King was my favorite character. His speech in front of the Minas Tirith's gates is literally the most epic scene in cinema history. Usually when an actor dies it doesn't really make me feel sad but Bernard Hill's death is different to me. I really liked him. May he be at peace. Thank you for all the great emotions you brought to people all over the world through your performances Bernard Hill. ♥

The only actor to star in two movies that each garnered eleven Oscars. Pretty amazing!

One of the most iconic and memorable scenes in all of cinema history. Rest now, unashamed.

Hail the noble king..in heaven..

RIP Bernard. Legend

I first saw him on TV when he played Richard of York in the Wars of the Roses section of Shakespeare’s history plays. I was just a kid then but I thought he was magnificent and have never forgotten that performance nor any subsequent roles that he played. A great actor in the truest sense.

“The horn of helm hammerhand shall sound in the deep one last time” you will be greatly missed my king

His scenes were so iconic, that nobody watching him on screen will be able to see another face when imagining King Theoden.

R.I.P Mr Hill we will miss you

I should re watch the trilogy again. I haven’t watched LOTR for a decade

@spyguy4381

Ай бұрын

I rewatched last month but now time for another run After Titanic

@kaphamenskendee7428

Ай бұрын

Rewatch the extended editions, u will be mindblown

@Mazalinda

Ай бұрын

It’s a Bank Holiday here in the UK and a rainy one too. I have walked the dog, made a cup of tea and just put the extended version of TFOTR on the dvd player and will watch the trilogy knowing that Theoden’s death will have extra poignancy this day.

This made me sad, really. I hope he is at peace. I watch the Rohirrim charge every so often, because it's so inspiring. Good vs Evil, the good fight. Theoden is my favourite character in LOTR and that's a lot because of how Bernard Hill played him.

My favourite character who lead the greatest scene in the greatest cinematic trilogy of all time - RIP King

Hail the victorious dead. Hail Théoden King!

@laerwen

Ай бұрын

Hail! - raises glass -

Long live OUR KING Bernard Hill Much Love❤

I think we all agree, if this man cheered us on, we would gladly ride into our death with courage! May he find his way into the halls of the forefathers and take his place among them.

Oh no! I met him once- he was a lovely man!

Fantastic actor.... rip.... "I go to my fathers. And even in their mighty company I shall not now be ashamed."

Hail the Victorious Dead! Rest in peace Bernard Hill, our Theoden King.

May he forever rest.

Theoden is the best character in the whole trilogy coz of Bernard's beautiful acting. I'm genuinely hurt by his passing 😢

Long live the King 👑

“One of the only characters to be based on a real person”Besides: John Jacob Astor Benjamin Guggenheim Margaret Brown Fredrick fleet Charles Lightoller William Murdoch Thomas Andrews Bruce Ismay Madeline Astor Ida Strauss Isador Strauss Jack Phillips Harold Bride Archibald Gracie Wallace Hartley Henry Wilde Joseph Boxhall And more…

@Melior_Traiano

Ай бұрын

I though the same thing... in fact almost the only people who weren't based on real characters were Rose and Jack...

@LethalSaliva

Ай бұрын

Titanic's my favorite movie. He was our Captain🚢😢.

@Lexster918

Ай бұрын

Came here to say the same thing 😒

A king i would follow into battle

So very sad that he had died, however she said his breakthrough role was in the late 80's-Boys from the Black Stuff was early 80's not late 80's! I met him once many years ago and we chatted for 35/40 mins and got a pic of us somewhere as well! May he RIP 💜

"My body is broken. You have to let me go."

One of the greatest kings...

Mr Hill RIP 🙏🙏🙏

Brilliant actor. Boys from the black stuff,excellent.

He now joins the hall of his father's

RIP Bernard Hill. The one and only King Theoden ❤

REFORM THE LINE! REFORM THE LINE!

All we have to decide, is what to do with the time that is given us.” -J.R.R. Tolkien. ‘The Professor’.

Very sad news indeed RIP Bernard 🙏❤️

RIP Great Actors may leave us but we will Always respect their Memory

Rest In Peace, our Theoden King! No more despair!

Forth, and fear no darkness ❤ He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.

Sorry to hear this news. My Condolences to his family and loved ones. 🙏 Lets also not forget his great performance in 'The Bounty' One of my favorite films I have on dvd and revisit often. ❤

Death is just another path, one that we all must take. The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass, and then you see it. White shores, and beyond, a far green country under a swift sunrise.

@antonioramirez3676

Ай бұрын

Well, I guess that doesn't sound so bad...

He made such a great king♥️🍻 Rest in peace, Theoden King 🕊️

"We shall have peace."

RIP Bernard.

RIP-forever our King Theoden.