Actors, fans pay tribute to legend Ian Holm

Actors and movie lovers are mourning the loss of an all-time great on Friday, as The Guardian confirmed that Sir Ian Holm has died at the age of 88 from conditions related to Parkinson’s disease.

Holm has well over 100 acting credits to his name, but is best known for his roles in classics such as The Lord of the Rings series, Alien and Chariots of Fire. In 1998, Holm was knighted for his services to drama. Holm’s last on-screen appearance came in 2014, when he appeared as Bilbo Baggins in the finale of The Hobbit trilogy.

Fans and colleagues shared their remembrances of Holm on social media to celebrate his life.

RIP Sir Ian Holm 😢

One of our very greatest actors. Never has an actor said so much by doing so little….

— James Dreyfus (@DreyfusJames) June 19, 2020

Rest In Peace Sir Ian. Lord Of The Rings and Chariots Of Fire star Sir Ian Holm dies | Ents & Arts News | Sky News https://t.co/oJPcUzZY1t

— Richard Armitage (@RCArmitage) June 19, 2020

Where to even begin with the great Ian Holm? God. He's an absolute powerhouse in everything from ALIEN to TIME BANDITS, from THE FIFTH ELEMENT to GREYSTOKE and FROM HELL… He gave us so much in his 88 years. pic.twitter.com/svsLVs5v8W

— Ted Geoghegan (@tedgeoghegan) June 19, 2020

Thank you so much, Sir Ian Holm. RIP. pic.twitter.com/PUK1SrR9D1

— ULTRA🛸BLAST (@ultrakillblast) June 19, 2020

Farewell to Ian Holm, one of the greats. His list of credits is mighty – Alien, Chariots Of Fire, Time Bandits, Naked Lunch – but I will always love him most for his multi-faceted, mesmerising Bilbo. Soulful, sweet, mischievous and even, in one scene, absolutely terrifying. pic.twitter.com/7qpRHtWTC0

— Nick de Semlyen (@NickdeSemlyen) June 19, 2020

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." pic.twitter.com/tO9tcydVUK

— edgarwright (@edgarwright) June 19, 2020

So sad to hear #ianholm has passed. ‘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…’ pic.twitter.com/Z5UD1tqEeI

— Carla (@thecarlacerrone) June 19, 2020

I always loved Ian Holm’s quietly quirky and selflessly chameleon-like way of not only disappearing into any role, but also fully embracing the often fantastical worlds of those characters, no matter their place in time and space. A wonderful actor. R.I.P. https://t.co/0fOUvaLMKH pic.twitter.com/YeY8VdJnVs

— Charles de Lauzirika (@Lauzirika) June 19, 2020

Thank you, Ian Holm, for your wonderful portrayal of Bilbo Baggins. You will always live on in our hearts ❤️ #RIPIanHolm pic.twitter.com/3qNQtnwKH1

— Middle-Earth 💕 (@tolkienedits) June 19, 2020

"……Let them a journey new begin,
But I at last with weary feet
Will turn towards the lighted inn,
My evening-rest and sleep to meet.”
I drew this a few days ago, it was meant to be part of a larger picture… Farewell, Sir Ian Holm, dear Bilbo. 😢 pic.twitter.com/f9aldOJMGr

— Norloth (@norloth) June 19, 2020