On this day, thirty-five years ago, J. R. R. Tolkien passed away after a three day bout with an acute bleeding gastric ulcer. He was 81. Thanks for everything, Professor.
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It is a little unfortunate that the listings on your blog archive thus far for september read:"in memory: J.R.R. Tolkien Dem Bones, Dem Bones." Alas...May they rest in peace!
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