DND Co-creator Gary Gygax has died

*Raph's Girl* · 03-04-2008, 04:37 PM

http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index...ory=0&id=49750

Gary Gygax, who co-created the fantasy game Dungeons & Dragons and helped start the role-playing phenomenon, died March 4 at his home in Lake Geneva, Wis., the Associated Press reported. He was 69.

Gygax had been suffering from health problems for several years, including an abdominal aneurysm, his wife, Gail Gygax, told the AP.

Gygax and Dave Arneson developed Dungeons & Dragons in 1974, using medieval characters and mythical creatures. The game, known for its oddly shaped dice, became a hit, particularly among teenage boys and eventually was turned into video games, books and movies.

Despite declining health, Gygax hosted weekly games of Dungeons & Dragons as recently as January.

Funeral arrangements are pending. Besides his wife, Gygax is survived by six children.

Peanut · 03-04-2008, 08:24 PM

Yeah, I heard about this earlier today and got super depressed. I loved this guy so much. The hours of entertainment he provided me with are impossible to count. This f*cking blows.

*Roseangelo* · 03-07-2008, 01:02 AM

**ThirdMarioBro** · 03-07-2008, 01:24 AM

The world lost a kind and influential man.

*Mr._Mutant_Man* · 03-15-2008, 10:13 AM

Here's to hoping that he can bring his +1 mace into the here after.

03-04-2008, 04:37 PM	#1
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	DND Co-creator Gary Gygax has died http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index...ory=0&id=49750 Gary Gygax, who co-created the fantasy game Dungeons & Dragons and helped start the role-playing phenomenon, died March 4 at his home in Lake Geneva, Wis., the Associated Press reported. He was 69. Gygax had been suffering from health problems for several years, including an abdominal aneurysm, his wife, Gail Gygax, told the AP. Gygax and Dave Arneson developed Dungeons & Dragons in 1974, using medieval characters and mythical creatures. The game, known for its oddly shaped dice, became a hit, particularly among teenage boys and eventually was turned into video games, books and movies. Despite declining health, Gygax hosted weekly games of Dungeons & Dragons as recently as January. Funeral arrangements are pending. Besides his wife, Gygax is survived by six children. __________________

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ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	The world lost a kind and influential man. __________________

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Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Yeah, I heard about this earlier today and got super depressed. I loved this guy so much. The hours of entertainment he provided me with are impossible to count. This f*cking blows.

03-15-2008, 10:13 AM	#5
Mr._Mutant_Man Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,340	Here's to hoping that he can bring his +1 mace into the here after.