Bruce Allpress has died, aged 89. The actor, most known for his role in Lord Of The Rings, passed away in New Zealand on Thursday.
A statement from his family, shared with Stuff.co.nz said he had died peacefully at home, surrounded by his five children. His cause of death has yet to be revealed.
Tributes poured in for the late actor online, with a fan posting: ‘Sorry to hear about Bruce Allpress’s passing. Lived around the corner from him growing up; I think his children went to my primary school when I was there. ‘What a fabulous life he had.
Condolences to the family. #locallegend.’ ‘Terrific actor with 60 yr career on Aotearoa’s stages & screens,’ another wrote. ‘I met him in 1976 while working on Close to Home & remember his wicked