1938 - 2018
Gary Gygax was an American game designer and author, best known for co-creating the groundbreaking tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) in the early 1970s. His work laid the foundation for modern role-playing games and has had a lasting impact on gaming culture and the fantasy genre. Gygax's innovative approach to storytelling and gameplay has influenced generations of gamers and game designers.