Leonard Rosenman, composer for Ralph Bakshi’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ film, has passed away. According to the report at Variety.com, Leonard died Tuesday of a heart attack at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, Calif. He was 83. Among many awards and nominations, Mr. Rosenman earned a 1978 Golden Globe nomination for his work on ‘The Lord of the Rings.’ May he rest in peace. Thanks to Camillu for alerting us to this news. [Variety Story]
Day: March 4, 2008
Vanessa “Saffron” Price, Online Community Representative for Turbine, Inc. writes: Glóin, one of the thirteen companions of Thorin Oakenshield and friend of the hobbit Bilbo Baggins, is a notable figure in Middle-earth’s history. Players will encounter Gloin in The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™, and can learn more about this famous dwarf and father of Gimli, in this week’s update on lotro.com! Characters of Middle-earth: Glóin