Greg Hildebrandt (1939–2024), iconic fantasy artist

Greg Hildebrandt was an artist best known for his works of fantasy and science fiction set in the worlds of Middle-earth, plus “Star Wars” and Magic: The Gathering, often created in partnership with his late twin brother, Tim Hildebrandt.

Priscilla Tolkien (1929–2022), daughter of J.R.R. Tolkien

Priscilla Tolkien, the youngest child of The Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien, was Vice President of The Tolkien Society .

Terry Goodkind (1948–2020), best-selling fantasy author

Terry Goodkind was an author known for his best-selling fantasy series ‘Sword of Truth.’

Ian Holm (1931–2020), British star played Bilbo in "Lord of the Rings"

Sir Ian Holm was a British actor whose many roles included the hobbit Bilbo Baggins in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy and the android Ash in "Alien" (1979).

Christopher Tolkien was the unheralded caretaker of Middle Earth

The Road goes ever on and on, and on that road a son helped his father finish a journey.

Star Wars Actors We've Lost

When died in April 2019, the "Star Wars" family lost their beloved Chewbacca, and costars mourned alongside fans and friends. It's a fandom that's still hurting from the 2016 loss of , the actress, writer, and activist they first came to know as . These icons, like their "Star Wars" comrades, have been woven into the cultural fabric of our lives since 1977, as familiar to us as any childhood fairy tale. Join us as we take a look back at some of the brilliant stars, gone too soon, whose talents were responsible for bringing us to a galaxy far, far away.