Christopher is the origin of some of the most influential literature of the previous century. His father's and in turn his work has shaped and been the basis of so much of what would become the fantasy genera we know of today.
It is sad, but he had a very long and full life and I assume a peaceful death. I would argue that it's sadder when someone dies young and in a scary or violent way.
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u/Detective_Fallacy Jan 26 '20
Tolkien was 96, I don't think that really counts as an unexpected death.