Players of the J.R.R. Tolkien MMOThe Lord of the Rings Onlinegathered by the C to mourn Bilbo Baggins actor Sir Ian Holm , whopassed out this weekat the eld of 88.The Lord of the Rings Onlineis an MMORPG countersink in the mankind of Middle - dry land , from Tolkien’sThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy . The liberal - to - shimmer game was launch back in 2007 , and still receive update and expansions . Players opt one of Tolkien ’s races , such as hobbit , elf , and dwarves , make a character reference , and travel across the world to complete quests and raids , much likeWorld of Warcraft .

The Lord of the Ringsis one of the most influential book series of all time , and is a landmark for the musical genre of illusion . interestingness in Tolkien ’s epic grow in the early 2000s with Peter Jackson ’s critically and commercially successful cinema version of the trilogy , followed by a trilogy of motion-picture show based on its prequel , The Hobbit . The Hobbittells the tale of Bilbo Baggins , a hobbit sent on an adventure with dwarves to defeat a treasure - billboard dragon . The Lord of the Ringsfocuses on Frodo Baggins , Bilbo ’s adopted nephew who must take a witching ring found by Bilbo to a volcano in guild to demolish the dark lord Sauron . InThe Lord of the Ringsfilms , Bilbo is portray by Sir Ian Holm , also known for his roles inAlien , Ratatouille , andChariots of Fire . Peter Jackson post atouching tribute to Holmfollowing his decease triggered by complication from Parkinson ’s disease .

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As describe byEurogamer , The Lord of the Rings Onlineplayers are gathering en masse shot to pay protection to the beloved thespian . Screenshots show hundred of players gather around the in - plot Bilbo Baggins , where many kneel and clap . Other server machinate marches through the Shire , land of the Hobbits , setting off pyrotechnic and execute songs to pay testimonial to the actor . Another player reported a bunch gain around the home of Lobelia Sackville - Baggins - an unpleasant relative in the books - and lay off fireworks to rile her , a move that would for certain realize Bilbo ’s approval .

Developer Standing Stone Games acknowledged the tributes by turn on the " Baggins ' Birthday " quest throughout the weekend , while also extending the Spring Festival outcome until July 29th per a developertweet . The originalLord of the Ringscast had avirtual reunion earlier this calendar month , but Holm did not make an appearance .

The Lord of the Ringsis beloved by many generation , and its movie adaptations are just as awe - inspire two decades later . While devotee of Tolkien ’s legendary serial will haveAmazon ’s television show to look onward to , whichhas resumed filming , it ’s touching to see gamers unite to play tribute to someone who brought a memorable , charming public presentation to the iconic films . Bilbo ’s NPC will never be the same withinThe Lord of the Rings Online .

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