On September 2nd 1973, J.R.R. Tolkien, the author of the best-selling fantasy novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings--the source of the award-winning blockbuster movie trilogy directed, co-produced and co-written by Peter Jackson--dies at the age of 81 in Bournemouth, England. With legions of fans worldwide, The Lord of the Rings has had … Continue reading September 2 1973 Lord of the Rings creator Tolkien dies