Mar 4 2008Dungeons And Dragons Co-Creator Dies
Gary Gygax, co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons, has passed away. He and Dave Arneson developed the game in 1974. I will remember him best for keeping me safe from the evils of sex during my teenage years. He is survived by his wife and six children. And while officials assert his death was the result of long-declining health conditions, I suspect a rogue dwarf was involved. Seriously though, he will be missed.
RIP Gary Gygax (1938-2008)
Gary Gygax, Dungeons & Dragons creator, dies [cnn]
Thanks to Alan, who is thankfully still alive, for the tip
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Reader Comments
1. Amy - March 4, 2008 5:18 PM
I played "guess the cause" and figured that it was heart or cholesterol related.
2. Wix - March 4, 2008 5:25 PM
That's too bad. Whether you like D&D or not that man is a nerd legend.
3. PB&J - March 4, 2008 6:00 PM
Really, how many hit points did he have?
May all your dice have twenty sides. R.I.P.
4. bloodpact - March 4, 2008 6:33 PM
Gary didn't make his fort save :(
R.I.P Mr. Gygax
5. buying prescriptions - March 4, 2008 7:10 PM
Very sad to hear. He kept me out of alot of trouble and caused me to gain 30 pounds.
6. icweiner - March 4, 2008 7:43 PM
this d20 is for you
7. Corven - March 4, 2008 8:21 PM
RIP Gary...may all your rolls be natural 20's.
8. guate6 - March 4, 2008 8:25 PM
I'll pray for the repose of his soul. Rest in peace.
9. tmhs - March 4, 2008 11:55 PM
RIP Gary, you have brought all of us happiness.
Penny Arcade said it but he's rolling in his grave.
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12. Jeff - March 5, 2008 11:20 AM
RIP Gary
13. Trey - March 5, 2008 12:44 PM
RIP Gary, you were a pioneer.
At one time or another, all of us run out of hit points.
14. Cyberwulf - March 7, 2008 11:14 AM
He had a profound effect on RPG gaming worldwide, and will be missed. No cleric can raise him now. RIP
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