Ian Holm, the legendary actor who brought Bilbo Baggins to life in “The Lord of the Rings” movies, died in London at age 88 due to issues related to Parkinson’s disease. The actor’s rep confirmed reports of his death to Fox 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. CHRISTOPHER TOLKIEN, SON OF 'LORD OF THE RINGS' CREATOR, DIES AT 95The statement added: “He was a genius of stage and screen, winning multiple awards and loved by directors, audiences and his colleagues alike. However, Holm appeared in both “An Unexpected Journey” and “The Battle of the Five Armies” as the iconic fantasy character.

Source: Fox News June 19, 2020 12:22 UTC