Gary Gygax, Dungeons and Dragons Inventor, dies at 69.

by Ciliniel_Intendiere posted 06-Mar-2008

I'm sure most of you on this site are already aware, but Tuesday March 4th, Gary Gygax passed away after a prolonged illness.

Whether or not you are (or ever were) a D&D player, his influence on the gaming and role-playing community is undeniable.

One of many news links here: http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/03/04/obit.gygax.ap/index.html

And fitting tributes here:
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2008/03/04
http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0536.html
http://www.weregeek.com/2008/03/05/
http://www.exiern.com/index.php?strip_id=125