It is with much sadness that I have to report to you all the passing of another member of the Alien family. The Guardian has confirmed with the agent of Sir Ian Holm, Alien’s very own Ash, that the legendary actor has passed away this morning.
“It is with great sadness that the actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88,” they said. “He died peacefully in hospital, with his family and carer,” adding that his illness was Parkinson’s related. “Charming, kind and ferociously talented, we will miss him hugely.”
For many of us at Alien vs. Predator Galaxy, Sir Ian Holm is known for portraying Ash, but he had a very illustrious career in film and theatre. Aside from his role as Ash, he is perhaps best known to modern audiences for portraying Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson’s adaptations of J.R.R Tolkien’s Hobbit and Lord of the Rings books.
Ian is survived by his fourth wife, de Stempel, and five children from previous marriages. The thoughts of the Aliens vs. Predator Galaxy staff and community go out to Sir Holm’s family and friends. Rest in peace, Ian.
I believe he also suffered a nervous breakdown in 1980?
Per CdL, Ian politely declined (through his agent). Kotto wanted very much to be involved, but the schedules just never worked out.
Sad to see another great go. In Kenneth Branagh's autobiography, he talked about how all the English stage actors would joke about the Ian Holm: 'Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Less Of' School of Acting. Funny, but also true.
Clear skies, Ian.
I've loved him in everything I've seen him in. Brilliant actor, and he seems to have left a great impression on everyone who met him.
I solicited him to contribute to my AvP Let's Play years ago and while he could have told me to go f**k myself, he was exceedingly polite in declining. Class act all around.
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Thankfully we'll always have his films, and in those he'll live forever.
Although I suppose high caliber actors like Sir Holm and Sir Hurt might not necessarily have had the time or inclination for voice work.
supposedly, yeah! john hurt was the other one to decline lending his voice for the dlc, and sadly again, someone else who is gone
Not to forget his excellent turn in Chariots of Fire (for which he got an Academy Award Nomination and BAFTA Win) that was filmed just after Alien. The Fifth Element was also another great sci-fi film in which he starred prominently:
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He seemed a bit reclusive, didn't attend conventions and stuff, so understandable. I understand he also declined voice work for Alien: Isolation?
A great actor who leaves behind a fantastic series of performances across all genres.
RIP
All other priorities rescinded
rest in peace
Rest in peace Holm.
Sad.
88 is a ripe old age and he made the most of it, so many great movies came from him. RIP.
Well if we go after alien directors cut, next one is Parker :O