Is Gandalf the GREY still alive?

Gandalf’s death, of course, doesn’t last long. He returns in Tolkien’s second novel of the series, The Two Towers, in an even more powerful form: Gandalf the White. (Gandalf, like all the wizards in Tolkien’s universe, is actually one of the “Maiar,” immortal spirits who can take human form.)

Who killed Gandalf the GREY?

Gandalf and the Balrog fell for a long time, and Gandalf was burned by the Balrog’s fire…Then darkness took Gandalf, and he passed away. His body lay on the peak. The entire battle, from the confrontation on the Bridge of Khazad-dûm to the mutual demise of the Balrog and Gandalf, had taken eight days…

Does Gandalf die at end?

Originally Answered: In “Lord of the Rings” how does Gandalf die? He doesn’t. He may have been through hell when he fell, but he didn’t die. He returned to Middle Earth and sailed to Aman at the end of the books.

How old was Gandalf the GREY when he died?

The closest approximation of Gandalf’s physical age is 24,000 years old, according to Gandalf himself. Yet, various dates of key events in other Tolkien texts show that Gandalf has actually only walked in his physical form for just over two thousand years.

What happened to Gandalf after the ring was destroyed?

He continued on to lead many great battles against the forces of Saruman and Sauron, and eventually saw to the downfall of Sauron once the Ring was destroyed in Mount Doom. Living roughly 2,000 years in Middle-earth, Gandalf then retired across the sea to the Undying Lands with Frodo, Bilbo, Galadriel and Elrond.

How long is Gandalf gone?

In Tolkien’s book, Gandalf is gone for 17 years before he returns to the Shire with news of the ring. In Jackson’s film, how long is he gone before returning? In Tolkien’s book, Gandalf is gone for 17 years before he returns to the Shire with news of the ring.

How did Gandalf become a white wizard?

ANSWER: Tolkien attached little significance to the colors associated with the wizards in The Lord of the Rings, except that Saruman the White was deemed the chief of the Order of the Istari , and that when Gandalf was restored to life he became Gandalf the White. Hence, white is used to denote authority.

Is Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings?

Gandalf /ˈɡændɑːlf/ is a fictional character and one of the protagonists in J. R. R. Tolkien’s novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. He is a wizard, member of the Istari order, as well as leader of the Fellowship of the Ring and the army of the West.

Who is the actor that plays Gandalf?

Ian McKellen has played Gandalf, the wise wizard in Peter Jackson’s Tolkien films, since The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring began filming in 1999.

Who plays Gandalf and Dumbledore?

Albus Dumbledore was played by Richard Harris in the first two Harry Potter movies . Michael Gambon played Dumbledore in the remainder of the movies. Ian McKellan played Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings.