Many Lord of the Rings fans wonder why Gollum never died when Bilbo took the One Ring from him.

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The answer to this question has already been given and makes a lot of sense.

When this question was asked on Reddit, several fans were happy to chime in and point out why Gollum didn’t die. It’s about the power of the ring itself and how it changes a person.

Put simply, this answer goes to the heart of the question: “Well, Sméagol had the Ring for about 480 years before he lost it, while Bilbo only had it for 60 years.”

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Gollum’s holding on to the Ring for so long completely changed his body, extended his life, and he had it for hundreds of years.

Redditor mbcolemere continues: “I think since Sméagol had it for so long, it really did him a lot of good and extended his lifespan.”

This is supported by Naturalnumbers who say: “Bilbo still lives to an extremely old age (he is the oldest hobbit in recorded history), so it is not as if he loses his entire life expectancy once he loses the Ring.”

Considering this information, it is clear that Gollum, who was under the influence of the Ring for much longer, also took longer to die.

Another answer points out that we may not even know that Gollum ages quickly: “Moreover, because of Gollum’s unusual and somewhat grotesque appearance, it may not be easy to detect signs that he has aged.”

It all depends on the power of the ring and its impact on longevity.