So without further ado, here are several of both the more and the less prominent actors from Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy who have passed in the decades since its release. After taking part in such a heartwarming story as "The Lord of the Rings," the actors who have passed on deserve some attention. While death is a natural part of life, the real tragedy comes when an actor passes away and fans don't even know it. It's a natural progression, especially for a project filled with so many older characters. As the films continue to age, several of the actors have begun to pass away as well. With two decades behind them, they are quickly shifting from modern must-see entertainment to cinematic classics.
The other reason Jackson's first Middle-earth trilogy is such a big deal is that the three films are old now. In fact, Jackson's films can indirectly be considered the gatekeepers that made it possible for the 21st-century world to enjoy everything from Marvel to "Star Wars" to "Game of Thrones" on such a massive scale.
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The trio of films opened up the doors for modern on-screen fantasy and forced the Hollywood elites to accept the fact that, hey, you actually can have a good movie about elves, orcs, and dwarves. Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy was a groundbreaking moment in cinematic history.