Title: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 19, 2020, 12:28:43 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 19, 2020, 12:28:43 PM
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.
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 19, 2020, 12:34:17 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 19, 2020, 12:34:17 PM
So very upset about this. Thank you Ian Holm, and rest in peace... :-\
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: seattle24 on Jun 19, 2020, 12:36:42 PM
Post by: seattle24 on Jun 19, 2020, 12:36:42 PM
Rest in peace. His performance in Alien is absolutely class. Next time I watch it will be with sombreness.
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Kimo on Jun 19, 2020, 12:38:17 PM
Post by: Kimo on Jun 19, 2020, 12:38:17 PM
Rip to a legend.
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Huggs on Jun 19, 2020, 12:40:17 PM
Post by: Huggs on Jun 19, 2020, 12:40:17 PM
A long and successful life.
May The Lord bless and comfort his family and friends during this time of loss.
R.I.P.
May The Lord bless and comfort his family and friends during this time of loss.
R.I.P.
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 19, 2020, 12:45:30 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 19, 2020, 12:45:30 PM
I never had the chance to meet Ian Holm which I really regret. It's so sad to see so many of the Alien family leave us lately. :( Rest in peace, Ian. Hope you're at that Nostromo breakfast table with John and Harry and Bolaji.
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Voodoo Magic on Jun 19, 2020, 12:47:50 PM
Post by: Voodoo Magic on Jun 19, 2020, 12:47:50 PM
Damn. Just, damn. :(
Rest in peace, Ian.
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/080e592436ef2b8468fac9cf046839a7/tumblr_mkfvdcwIVf1qgzqnco1_500.gif)
Rest in peace, Ian.
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/080e592436ef2b8468fac9cf046839a7/tumblr_mkfvdcwIVf1qgzqnco1_500.gif)
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Patry on Jun 19, 2020, 12:48:21 PM
Post by: Patry on Jun 19, 2020, 12:48:21 PM
heartbreaking😔
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: TStyx on Jun 19, 2020, 12:59:06 PM
Post by: TStyx on Jun 19, 2020, 12:59:06 PM
Very sad news.
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: SiL on Jun 19, 2020, 01:04:51 PM
Post by: SiL on Jun 19, 2020, 01:04:51 PM
Fantastic actor. His work will live on while he will be missed greatly :'(
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: judge death on Jun 19, 2020, 01:10:12 PM
Post by: judge death on Jun 19, 2020, 01:10:12 PM
Sucks to hear this and very unexpected :(
Well if we go after alien directors cut, next one is Parker :O
Well if we go after alien directors cut, next one is Parker :O
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: The Cruentus on Jun 19, 2020, 01:14:16 PM
Post by: The Cruentus on Jun 19, 2020, 01:14:16 PM
When I first heard about this I was hoping it was not another covid case but from what I read, he died in hospital and was suffering from parkinsons.
88 is a ripe old age and he made the most of it, so many great movies came from him. RIP.
88 is a ripe old age and he made the most of it, so many great movies came from him. RIP.
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Gridseeker on Jun 19, 2020, 01:29:11 PM
Post by: Gridseeker on Jun 19, 2020, 01:29:11 PM
RIP Sir Ian and thanks not only for Alien but other movies as Naked Lunch. :-[ :'(
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Adam802 on Jun 19, 2020, 01:35:31 PM
Post by: Adam802 on Jun 19, 2020, 01:35:31 PM
Damn, RIP Sir.
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: PVC on Jun 19, 2020, 02:03:49 PM
Post by: PVC on Jun 19, 2020, 02:03:49 PM
In space no one can hear you cry
Sad.
Sad.
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Kradan on Jun 19, 2020, 02:09:06 PM
Post by: Kradan on Jun 19, 2020, 02:09:06 PM
That sucks
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Drukathi on Jun 19, 2020, 02:18:57 PM
Post by: Drukathi on Jun 19, 2020, 02:18:57 PM
Rest in Peace, Ian Holm. Great actor.
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Jun 19, 2020, 02:20:47 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Jun 19, 2020, 02:20:47 PM
Sleep peacefully Mr. Holm. :'(
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: aliens13 on Jun 19, 2020, 02:27:53 PM
Post by: aliens13 on Jun 19, 2020, 02:27:53 PM
Every time that an actor of a movie that someone loves pass away... It's very sad and shocking.
Rest in peace Holm.
Rest in peace Holm.
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: j0nesy on Jun 19, 2020, 02:31:28 PM
Post by: j0nesy on Jun 19, 2020, 02:31:28 PM
sad news to start the day :(
rest in peace
rest in peace
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: D88M on Jun 19, 2020, 02:41:59 PM
Post by: D88M on Jun 19, 2020, 02:41:59 PM
Come on 2020, take a break, is just bad news after bad news. He was a fantastic actor, rest in peace.
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: XENOMORPHOSIS on Jun 19, 2020, 02:43:39 PM
Post by: XENOMORPHOSIS on Jun 19, 2020, 02:43:39 PM
Rest in peace Ian Holm.
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Evanus on Jun 19, 2020, 02:56:16 PM
Post by: Evanus on Jun 19, 2020, 02:56:16 PM
2020 sucks. Rest in peace, Ian. :'(
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Lost_Hunter on Jun 19, 2020, 03:04:15 PM
Post by: Lost_Hunter on Jun 19, 2020, 03:04:15 PM
Rest In Peace Sir Ian Holm. Tremendously talented, he was great in everything, always gave a stand out performance. He will be missed.
All other priorities rescinded
All other priorities rescinded
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: DaveT316 on Jun 19, 2020, 03:20:38 PM
Post by: DaveT316 on Jun 19, 2020, 03:20:38 PM
You have my sympathies...
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Munkeywrench on Jun 19, 2020, 03:27:17 PM
Post by: Munkeywrench on Jun 19, 2020, 03:27:17 PM
Rest in peace Ian Holm :'(
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: 426Buddy on Jun 19, 2020, 03:45:14 PM
Post by: 426Buddy on Jun 19, 2020, 03:45:14 PM
NOOOOOO!!
RIP
RIP
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on Jun 19, 2020, 04:06:47 PM
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on Jun 19, 2020, 04:06:47 PM
Was so sad hearing this on the news today.
A great actor who leaves behind a fantastic series of performances across all genres.
A great actor who leaves behind a fantastic series of performances across all genres.
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Perfect-Organism on Jun 19, 2020, 04:24:09 PM
Post by: Perfect-Organism on Jun 19, 2020, 04:24:09 PM
A sad loss. Great actor. My sympathies.
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔈𝔦𝔤𝔥𝔱𝔥 𝔓𝔞𝔰𝔰𝔢𝔫𝔤𝔢𝔯 on Jun 19, 2020, 04:35:21 PM
Post by: 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔈𝔦𝔤𝔥𝔱𝔥 𝔓𝔞𝔰𝔰𝔢𝔫𝔤𝔢𝔯 on Jun 19, 2020, 04:35:21 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 19, 2020, 12:28:43 PM
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, Holm.
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:
(https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2017-09/8/15/asset/buzzfeed-prod-fastlane-03/sub-buzz-12935-1504900072-3.jpg)
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 19, 2020, 12:45:30 PM
I never had the chance to meet Ian Holm which I really regret. It's so sad to see so many of the Alien family leave us lately. :( Rest in peace, Ian. Hope you're at that Nostromo breakfast table with John and Harry and Bolaji.
He seemed a bit reclusive, didn't attend conventions and stuff, so understandable. I understand he also declined voice work for Alien: Isolation?
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: StrangeShape on Jun 19, 2020, 04:39:50 PM
Post by: StrangeShape on Jun 19, 2020, 04:39:50 PM
Oh no, terrible news. Unfortunately we're reaching times when a lot of our aged favorites are falling ill or passing away and that is very unfortunate as we're reminded that time passes and everything ends. Very very sad news, he was a great actor
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Richman678 on Jun 19, 2020, 04:43:27 PM
Post by: Richman678 on Jun 19, 2020, 04:43:27 PM
Gave life to many iconic characters. His work speaks for itself. RIP sir!
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: son_of_kane on Jun 19, 2020, 04:57:56 PM
Post by: son_of_kane on Jun 19, 2020, 04:57:56 PM
His portrayal of Ash will haunt me forever. He was just so sinister ("I can't lie about your chances...but you have my sympathies"). It's hard to believe the same actor played Bilbo Baggins. RIP to a true legend.
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: j0nesy on Jun 19, 2020, 05:25:41 PM
Post by: j0nesy on Jun 19, 2020, 05:25:41 PM
Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Jun 19, 2020, 04:35:21 PM
He seemed a bit reclusive, didn't attend conventions and stuff, so understandable. I understand he also declined voice work for Alien: Isolation?
supposedly, yeah! john hurt was the other one to decline lending his voice for the dlc, and sadly again, someone else who is gone :(
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔈𝔦𝔤𝔥𝔱𝔥 𝔓𝔞𝔰𝔰𝔢𝔫𝔤𝔢𝔯 on Jun 19, 2020, 05:58:01 PM
Post by: 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔈𝔦𝔤𝔥𝔱𝔥 𝔓𝔞𝔰𝔰𝔢𝔫𝔤𝔢𝔯 on Jun 19, 2020, 05:58:01 PM
Did Creative Assembly ever say why they declined?
Although I suppose high caliber actors like Sir Holm and Sir Hurt might not necessarily have had the time or inclination for voice work.
Although I suppose high caliber actors like Sir Holm and Sir Hurt might not necessarily have had the time or inclination for voice work.
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Kailem on Jun 19, 2020, 06:52:05 PM
Post by: Kailem on Jun 19, 2020, 06:52:05 PM
Sad news indeed. He was always a highlight of anything he starred in. Ash was obviously great, but I really liked him in The Fifth Element too, and he was the definitive King Lear.
Thankfully we'll always have his films, and in those he'll live forever.
Thankfully we'll always have his films, and in those he'll live forever.
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Jun 19, 2020, 09:23:33 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Jun 19, 2020, 09:23:33 PM
https://twitter.com/elijahwood/status/1274044866809352192
https://www.instagram.com/p/CBnpAjDHYSP/?igshid=ejty96jcqt4e
https://www.instagram.com/p/CBnpAjDHYSP/?igshid=ejty96jcqt4e
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: :( on Jun 19, 2020, 09:42:12 PM
Post by: :( on Jun 19, 2020, 09:42:12 PM
RIP Ian.
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 19, 2020, 09:44:00 PM
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 19, 2020, 09:44:00 PM
https://twitter.com/TRSkerritt/status/1274003747073454085
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Elmazalman on Jun 19, 2020, 10:10:39 PM
Post by: Elmazalman on Jun 19, 2020, 10:10:39 PM
Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Jun 19, 2020, 04:35:21 PMIt's regrettable that he and Yaphet Kotto didn't participate in the 2003 documentary: The Beast Within: The Making of ALIEN.
He seemed a bit reclusive, didn't attend conventions and stuff, so understandable. I understand he also declined voice work for Alien: Isolation?
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Prez on Jun 19, 2020, 11:57:33 PM
Post by: Prez on Jun 19, 2020, 11:57:33 PM
Rest well Sir Ian. Thank you for your wonderful and memorable performances that will continue to be in our memories.
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Jun 20, 2020, 02:12:45 AM
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Jun 20, 2020, 02:12:45 AM
The appropriate words do not exist, I only hope he passed peacefully, goodbye my dear Bilbo.
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: razeak on Jun 20, 2020, 03:11:39 AM
Post by: razeak on Jun 20, 2020, 03:11:39 AM
We all have to go some day. Sad reality. RIP to one of the great ones.
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: JungleHunter87 on Jun 20, 2020, 04:57:14 AM
Post by: JungleHunter87 on Jun 20, 2020, 04:57:14 AM
RIP Ian. Thanks for all the great performances.
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: RidleyScott99 on Jun 20, 2020, 05:14:44 AM
Post by: RidleyScott99 on Jun 20, 2020, 05:14:44 AM
Sad news
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Kradan on Jun 20, 2020, 08:07:43 AM
Post by: Kradan on Jun 20, 2020, 08:07:43 AM
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Jun 19, 2020, 12:47:50 PM
Damn. Just, damn. :(
Rest in peace, Ian.
https://66.media.tumblr.com/080e592436ef2b8468fac9cf046839a7/tumblr_mkfvdcwIVf1qgzqnco1_500.gif
:'(
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: szkoki on Jun 20, 2020, 10:03:57 AM
Post by: szkoki on Jun 20, 2020, 10:03:57 AM
May he rest in peace.
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Jun 20, 2020, 04:39:48 PM
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Jun 20, 2020, 04:39:48 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/GrNu1KI.png)
https://m.facebook.com/notes/peter-jackson/the-wonderful-sir-ian-holm/10158439252151558/
https://m.facebook.com/notes/peter-jackson/the-wonderful-sir-ian-holm/10158439252151558/
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Tyrant A on Jun 20, 2020, 05:49:14 PM
Post by: Tyrant A on Jun 20, 2020, 05:49:14 PM
Not bilbo.... may you find another adventure in the afterlife, for all the adventures you allready helped us to live and see, may your happiness never end.
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Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Chris!(($$))! on Jun 21, 2020, 02:03:40 AM
Post by: Chris!(($$))! on Jun 21, 2020, 02:03:40 AM
Wow... I was literally just watching The Fifth Element and wondering how old he is now. f**k.
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Xenomrph on Jun 21, 2020, 02:39:58 AM
Post by: Xenomrph on Jun 21, 2020, 02:39:58 AM
Incredibly sad news.
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.
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.
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: OpenMaw on Jun 21, 2020, 03:13:58 AM
Post by: OpenMaw on Jun 21, 2020, 03:13:58 AM
Rest in Peace, Sir.
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'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.
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Jigsaw85 on Jun 21, 2020, 03:52:01 AM
Post by: Jigsaw85 on Jun 21, 2020, 03:52:01 AM
Rest in Peace, Sir. You will be missed.
Title: Re: Alien's Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: BMW M1 on Jun 21, 2020, 04:14:47 PM
Post by: BMW M1 on Jun 21, 2020, 04:14:47 PM
He was one of my favorite actors. Thank you, sir, for your great talent. May you rest in peace.
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Mr. Clemens on Jun 22, 2020, 01:25:14 AM
Post by: Mr. Clemens on Jun 22, 2020, 01:25:14 AM
Quote from: Elmazalman on Jun 19, 2020, 10:10:39 PM
It's regrettable that he and Yaphet Kotto didn't participate in the 2003 documentary: The Beast Within: The Making of ALIEN.
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. :D Funny, but also true.
Clear skies, Ian.
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: SiL on Jun 22, 2020, 02:20:39 AM
Post by: SiL on Jun 22, 2020, 02:20:39 AM
From memory he was going through a messy divorce at the time of Alien and doesn't seem to particularly enjoy recalling that period all that much. I don't think it even gets much of a mention in his biography.
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Local Trouble on Jun 22, 2020, 02:46:58 AM
Post by: Local Trouble on Jun 22, 2020, 02:46:58 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F5YKYsHW.jpg&hash=1b170c7c0f0a6311edc3bc8616f0ebcc4d041010)
Title: Re: Alien’s Sir Ian Holm Dies Aged 88
Post by: Elmazalman on Jun 22, 2020, 08:23:53 AM
Post by: Elmazalman on Jun 22, 2020, 08:23:53 AM
Quote from: Mr. Clemens on Jun 22, 2020, 01:25:14 AMAll the more regrettable in Kotto's case.
Per CdL, Ian politely declined (through his agent). Kotto wanted very much to be involved, but the schedules just never worked out.
Quote from: SiL on Jun 22, 2020, 02:20:39 AMI believe he also suffered a nervous breakdown in 1980?
From memory he was going through a messy divorce at the time of Alien and doesn't seem to particularly enjoy recalling that period all that much. I don't think it even gets much of a mention in his biography.