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One of the definitive portrayers of the characters of Tolkien, Tim Hildebrandt<\/a>, has passed away from complications of diabetes. He is survived by his brother, Greg.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

One of the definitive portrayers of the characters of Tolkien, Tim Hildebrandt, has passed away from complications of diabetes. 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