Reported in the local newspaper of where he was living in France.
Be at peace Christopher. Your father's works benefited from two lifetimes of studious work and passion.
He stepped down as director of the Estate a while ago now. His sister, wife, Simon Tolkien and Adam Tolkien are the ones who will carry the Estate forward.Big loss for the estate. Who carries on the works now? Wasn't one of the grandsons disowned? I recall that grandson put out a work of fiction like 15 years ago or something, but don't recall it ever amounting to much.
Big loss for the estate. Who carries on the works now? Wasn't one of the grandsons disowned? I recall that grandson put out a work of fiction like 15 years ago or something, but don't recall it ever amounting to much.
While his grandfather died in 1973, aged 81, his 87 year-old father is still alive and the pair have since "sorted out all our differences". He dedicated his latest book to him.
"I think I see life from a different perspective," he said.
"I guess I just feel lucky that I got the chance to put things right with my dad. I got the chance to tell him that I love him and I'm proud of him.
"But I'm grateful that he took the time to read my books and tell me that he liked them. That made me feel very fulfilled."
*adjusts glasses pretentiously*He set the standard on how to curate and maintain an author's legacy.
Many would have inherited what he did and run it all into the ground for a payday, Hobbit Movie Trilogy-style.