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11th Jun 2015

The Hobbit Star Christopher Lee Has Died

The actor died early Sunday morning.

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Legendary actor Sir Christopher Lee has died at the age of 93 years old.

Known as Count Dracula in Hammer Horrors, as well as roles in Star Wars, The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings and Bond’s The Man With The Golden Gun, the veteran actor died at 8.30am on Sunday morning.

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Lee was being treated for  respiratory problems before passing away in the early hours of Sunday morning at London’s Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

According to The Telegraph, Lady Lee waited to announce the news until all family had been notified.

Lee was knighted in 2009 for services to acting, but worked in music and theatre in his later life.