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About Gary Gygax
Gary Gygax rose to fame as a co-creator of the fantasy tabletop role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons. Prior to designing and publishing the game in 1974, he had co-established the Tactical Studies Rules game publishing company. He was also the first host of Gen Con, a gaming convention that has grown to become North America’s largest tabletop game convention. Other games he worked on are “Lejendary Adventure” and “Dangerous Journeys”.
Family Life
His father, Ernst Gygax was a Swiss immigrant who later performed as a violinist in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. His mother’s name was Almina Emelie Burdick. He had six children from his two marriages.
Achievements
He is a member of the Pop Culture Hall of Fame and the Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts and Design Origins Award Hall of Fame.
Death
He died from an abdominal aortic aneurysm on March 4, 2008.
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F.A.Q. about Gary Gygax
When is his birthday?
Gary Gygax's birthday is on July 27, 1938.
In how many days is his birthday?
Gary's birthday is in 115 days
How old was Gary when he died?
He was 69 years old.
When did he die?
He died in March 4, 2008.
How old would he be today?
Gary Gygax would be 86 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Gary from?
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, U.S..