Gary Gygax

Following this morning's announcement that Jeff Healey has passed away comes news that Gary Gygax; the co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons has also passed away. Mr Gygax was 69 and had been in poor health for a length of time. Mr Gygax resided in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and was in semi-retirement, having almost suffered a heart attack after receiving incorrect medication to prevent further strokes after those on April 1 and May 4, 2004. He had also been diagnosed with an inoperable abdominal aortic aneurysm. He is survived by his second wife, Gail, 6 children and 7 grandchildren.