![Ian Holm in 2003. On stage he was especially noted for his performances in Shakespeare and Pinter.](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/d5aeffdefa73e99d01412fea26d739853ecabd9a/0_587_1173_704/master/1173.jpg?width=445&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=186ec1abb24e02c1d9704d46f7430c50)
2 days ago - Actor Ian Holm, Who Played Bilbo Baggins, Has Died At Age 88 : NPR. Actor Ian Holm, Who Played Bilbo Baggins,
Has Died At Age 88 With a grounding in classical theater, Ian Holm
became beloved by movie fans around the world, especially in the "The
Lord of the Rings" trilogy and "The Hobbit." He died Friday at age 88.