Dungeons & Dragons fans this week mourn the death of Gary Gygax, 69.

Dungeons & Dragons fans this week are mourning the death of Gary Gygax, 69, co-creator of what went from being a popular face-to-face game to being a much played online game as well.

The official Dungeons & Dragons Web site run by Wizards of the Coast (a Hasbro division) posted the following on its home page Tuesday:

“Today, Wizards of the Coast was deeply saddened to learn that Gary Gygax passed away in his home at age 69. Gygax was co-creator of the Dungeons & Dragons game. His innovation created an entirely new type of hobby that now attracts millions of players worldwide to face-to-face and online role-playing games. Gygax was a grand storyteller renowned for his unique style, sprawling ‘Gygaxian’ adventures and the fantastic World of Greyhawk. He inspired generations of players, designers and authors, and he will be sorely missed by legions of fans. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends.”
Full Story Via PC World

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