9 Iconic Celebrities Who Died Last Week: Famous Actors, Musicians Who Passed Away "Titanic" actor Bernard Hill and prolific director Roger Corman were among those who died in the past week.
Bernard Hill, 'Titanic' Actor Who Played Captain Smith, Dead At 79 Bernard Hill, best known for his roles in the "Titanic" and "The Lord of the Rings," has died on Sunday. He was 79.