
Mike Tolkien
Mike Tolkien was a passionate individual and adrenaline junkie who created a bucket list for his brother Royd to complete after he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, which ultimately served as a vehicle for raising awareness about the condition and honoring their close sibling bond.
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Mike was an adrenaline junkie with a fearless passion for life.
Royd Tolkien ticks off late brother’s Middle-Earth bucket list in long-awaited documentaryThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-06-22










