‘Chariots of Fire,’ ‘Lord of the Rings’ Actor Ian Holm Dies

Ian Holm, an acclaimed British actor whose long career included roles in “Chariots of Fire” and “The Lord of the Rings” has died. He was 88.

Actor Ian Holm appears at the premiere of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" in London on Dec. 12, 2012. Photo by Jon Furniss/Invision/AP

LONDON—Ian Holm, an acclaimed British actor whose long career included roles in “Chariots of Fire” and “The Lord of the Rings” has died. He was 88.

Holm died peacefully Friday morning in a hospital, surrounded by his family and carer, his agent, Alex Irwin, said in a statement. His illness was Parkinson’s related.