Bernard Hill

 Sad to hear of the death of Manchester actor  Bernard Hill who died today at the age of 79. Like so many actors he began his career in amateur theatre and his many roles included The Boys from the Blackstuff and most notably the Captain of the Titanic . RIP. 

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