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Lord Of The Rings Legend Rewatched Films Before Death
By Chris Snellgrove
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The passing of Christopher Lee remains one of the saddest celebrity deaths for fans of Lord of the Rings. The actor had a storied career spanning decades, but there was something about his performance as Saruman that helped ground Peter Jackson’s adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic fantasy tale. But here is something that should comfort all fans of the films: according to a recent documentary, he actually re-watched Lord of the Rings the night that he died.
Christopher Lee Watched The Lord Of The Rings On His Death Bed
This information comes to us courtesy of the recent documentary The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee. The acclaimed actor’s son-in-law Juan Aneiros appears in the documentary and describes how Lee was in the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital receiving care and was very optimistic that he would soon be heading home. Aneiros and his wife (and Lee’s only daughter) Christina were there, and they all watched the Lord of the Rings along with the nurses, having no idea that the actor would be dead in the morning.
According to Aneiros, it was Christopher Lee’s idea to watch Lord of the Rings that night, in part because “he loved that movie.” It was coming on television, and the actor wanted to watch the film with his family in part to give them some behind-the-scenes info. He made an offer to his daughter and son-in-law that most fans of the franchise would have loved to receive: “I’ll explain to you how the movie [was made].
Didn’t Expect Lee To Pass That Night
Christopher Lee got his wish that night, and his family sat down with him to rewatch Lord of the Rings. It’s a pleasant memory, but one that has been made understandably bittersweet by the actor’s death. Aneiros says that they left thinking that Lee was okay and would be coming home soon; later, he remembers seeing his wife’s stressed face and hearing her sad pronouncement that “daddy is gone.”
Part of what made Christopher Lee’s death so shocking to Aneiros is that he thought the man would be extremely long-lived, much like his character in Lord of the Rings. “I actually thought he was eternal,” the son-in-law said. Because of that, Lee’s sudden death was “a shock,” but the family was able to take comfort from the manner of the man’s passing.
The Christopher Lee Documentary
In the documentary, Aneiros reiterates something we already know about Christopher Lee: namely, that the Lord of the Rings legend passed away peacefully in his sleep. “He didn’t suffer,” Aneiros said, “he just went to sleep.” While we would have selfishly loved to see more of the talented performer in other roles, it’s comforting to know that his death involved no pain or suffering.
These days, it’s hard not to think about Christopher Lee and the original Lord of the Rings performers as the franchise tries to forge a new path for an entirely new audience. The Rings of Power show is trying to bring some of the earliest days of Middle Earth to life, but its low viewership numbers suggest that many fans would rather toss this show into the crack of Mount Doom than watch it again. One can easily imagine what Lee’s Saruman would tell Amazon executives about this very expensive (season 1 alone cost $465 million) failure: “you have elected the way of pain.”
If nothing else, that’s certainly what all of us watching it have elected for ourselves.
Source: Yahoo! Movies
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
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Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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