David Weatherley, star of The Lord of the Rings, dies at 85 in Auckland

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David Weatherley, known for his role as Barliman Butterbur in "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring," has died at age 85 in Auckland. He passed away on December 12 after a long illness. Weatherley was born in London in 1939 and moved to New Zealand in 1961. He began his acting career in community theater and later appeared in various television shows and films, including "Hercules" and "Power Rangers." His career spanned nearly 50 years, and he received a Scroll of Honour from the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand in 2016. Weatherley is survived by his ex-wife and two children.


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