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Also featuring Viggo Mortensen. “And he was sitting down the whole time.”

(via Legendary sword master, Bob Anderson, dies | TheOneRing.net)

It is reported that the sword-fighting trainer and choreographer passed away today, at the age of 89. Bob Anderson was a behind-the-scenes name little known to many fans but who had a tremendous impact not only on the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, but on cinema itself. Anderson’s many credits include: Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, Princess Bride, Highlander and much more. From thelordoftherings.net: “Bob Anderson, the world’s top sword master who has consulted on such films as Star Wars and trained the legendary Errol Flynn, was also brought in to train the actors in different fencing techniques. An expert in medieval arms, Anderson read the novel and then developed sparring methods based on Tolkien’s descriptions of each culture.” 

There is little in movies that I love more than a good sword fight. Even more than a well-choreographed head-punching, which is saying a lot. I’m going to try to post some videos of Anderson’s work today—it depends on what I can find on YouTube.

This legit makes me sad. The swordfights in PotC were fucking amazing, as well as the scene in the Princess Bride and the lightsaber duels. Pretty much anything he was behind was The Best Ever and it makes me sad knowing we’re never going to see that magic grace a movie screen again. ;___;

This guy was clearly the bomb and he will be missed.

Rest in peace, Bob

your works are very near and dear to my heart