<p>Oscar-nominated British actor Ian Holm, famed for his roles in Hollywood blockbusters "Lord of the Rings" and "Alien", has died aged 88, his agent said Friday.</p>.<p>Nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal as the coach in the 1981 award-winning film "Chariots of Fire", Holm appeared in a host of top international films.</p>.<p>He played the main antagonist Ash in the first "Alien" movie, and featured in "The Madness of King George" and "The Aviator".</p>.<p>"It is with great sadness we can confirm that the actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88," Alex Irwin of Markham, Froggatt & Irwin said.</p>.<p>"He died peacefully in hospital with his family and carer."</p>.<p>Holm suffered with a Parkinson's related illness, the statement said.</p>.<p>His portrayal of Bilbo Baggins in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy secured his fame in later life.</p>.<p>But he had already established himself before that as a star of the theatre with the Royal Shakespeare Company and appeared regularly on British TV.</p>.<p>As well as his Oscar nomination he was also nominated for six British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards.</p>.<p>BAFTA said it was "very sorry" to hear of his death.</p>.<p>Holm was married four times.</p>
<p>Oscar-nominated British actor Ian Holm, famed for his roles in Hollywood blockbusters "Lord of the Rings" and "Alien", has died aged 88, his agent said Friday.</p>.<p>Nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal as the coach in the 1981 award-winning film "Chariots of Fire", Holm appeared in a host of top international films.</p>.<p>He played the main antagonist Ash in the first "Alien" movie, and featured in "The Madness of King George" and "The Aviator".</p>.<p>"It is with great sadness we can confirm that the actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88," Alex Irwin of Markham, Froggatt & Irwin said.</p>.<p>"He died peacefully in hospital with his family and carer."</p>.<p>Holm suffered with a Parkinson's related illness, the statement said.</p>.<p>His portrayal of Bilbo Baggins in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy secured his fame in later life.</p>.<p>But he had already established himself before that as a star of the theatre with the Royal Shakespeare Company and appeared regularly on British TV.</p>.<p>As well as his Oscar nomination he was also nominated for six British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards.</p>.<p>BAFTA said it was "very sorry" to hear of his death.</p>.<p>Holm was married four times.</p>