Gary Gygax: Dungeons and Dragons Co-creator dies of health complications at 69

Associated Press has reported that famed Dungeons and Dragons co-creator, Gary Gygax has died at the age of 69.

Gary Gygax began his life as a Chicago youth interested in cards, chess, and many other games of strategy. It is no surprise to those around him that in the early 70’s his name would be attached to the biggest strategy game to date. That game was called Dungeons and Dragons and it is known as the founding father of role-playing-games (RPG’s). Dungeons and Dragons changed the lives of its players in ways Gary Gygax never anticipated. It provided a social outlet for kids who had no other common ground. It was an escape for adults looking for adventure. It was an exercise of the mind and imagination. Dungeons and Dragons would soon become an empire with legions of followers as players built entire worlds filled with a blend of fantasy and science fiction.

Gary went on to create many other RPG’s but will always be known for, respected for, and even idolized for his contribution to D&D.