Christopher Lee, star of Lord of the Rings,has died in hospital aged 93

Film legend Sir Christopher Lee has died at the age of 93, the Daily Mail reports.

The actor – known as a horror star in the 1950s before finding fame again in later life – had been treated for heart failure and respiratory problems in hospital.

He died at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London on Sunday morning, the Telegraph reported.

Film legend Sir Christopher Lee has died at the age of 93, it was reported today.

The actor – known as a horror star in the 1950s before finding fame again in later life – had been treated for heart failure and respiratory problems in hospital.

He died at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London on Sunday morning, the Telegraph reported.