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Fans have labelled Bernard Hill's breakthrough role one of 'the very greatest performances in TV history' after the TV legend died aged 79.
The Lord Of The Rings star passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to his agent.
And while he was much remembered among a genertaion for his portrayal of the embattled King Theodon, he first embraced TV screens in 1980 with his performance as Yosser Hughes in the drama The Black Stuff.
His role as an out-of-work Scouser not only made him a sought-after star but cemented his place in TV history as the show and its 1982 sequel, The Boys Of The Black Stuff, became a landmark in postwar television drama.
After he coined a national catchphrase with his harrowing appeal 'Gizza job! Go on, gizzit! I could do that!', he went on to take Hollywood by storm.
Fans have labelled Bernard Hill's breakthrough role one of 'the very greatest performances in TV history' after the TV legend died aged 79 in the early hours of Sunday morning
Bernard first embraced TV screens in 1980 with his performance as Yosser Hughes in the drama The Black Stuff
But after decades of landing starring roles in hit films such as The Lord Of The Rings and the Titanic, fans still remember him for his iconic role in his debut movie.
After hearing of the tragic news of his death, fans flocked to Twitter, formerly known as X, to share the lasting memories of his breakout role, with many dubbing it 'the very greatest performances in TV history'.
One penned: 'RIP Bernard Hill. Yosser was one of the most incredible pieces of acting I've ever seen.'
'RIP Bernard Hill. Yosser Hughes up there with the very greatest performances in TV history.'
'Some images bring back a glut of memories and emotions. There are times when it feels like we are all just a pay day away from this. Surely one of the most powerful tv performances ever. RIP Bernard Hill.'
'One of the greatest TV characters ever Yosser- brought to the screen magnificently by Bernard. A power house and heart breaking performance.'
'R.I.P. Bernard Hill- aka Yosser Hughes, I'll never forget his remarkable portrayal of Yosser, acting of the highest quality, made me laugh, she'd a tear and the first time I became aware of mental health issues on a tv show, a brilliant actor.'
'RIP Bernard Hill. His performance as Yosser Hughes on Boys from the Blackstuff was perfection and British television at it's best'
His role as an out-of-work Scouser not only made him a sought-after star but cemented his place in TV history as the show and its sequel, The Boys Of The Black Stuff, became a landmark in postwar television drama
But after decades of landing starring roles in hit films such as The Lord Of The Rings and the Titanic, fans still remember him for his iconic role in his debut movie
After hearing of the tragic news of his death, fans flocked to Twitter, formerly known as X, to share the lasting memories of his breakout role, with many dubbing it 'the very greatest performances in TV history'
The 80s hit saw Yosser as one of five unemployed tarmac-layers in the collpasing Merseyside economy.
With three ragged children to care for and an abandoned wife with no money, Yosser hunted the city in search of any job available.
But with most in the city also struggling to make ends meet, his character was met with polite rejections and minimal help from social security, leaving him
