Who was the old man?

Originally Posted by alatar

Again, interesting. I would like to read that evidence, if you have time or could point me in the right direction.

That has already been answered in the very first thread post. A phantom = a spirit? Not impossible.

Originally Posted by Morthoron

Tolkien ascertains that Grima poisoned Theoden, and then Wormtongue used his influence on the drugged king to further Saruman's interests in Rohan. I believe you are having yet another movie moment.

If Theoden was poisoned, it could have killed him given his age. And how did Gandalf manage to wear off the poison by his appearance alone in the Golden Hall? Whatever you are ascertaining above, give more detail please. Quote the full text from the source.