Dave Arneson: Co-Creator of Dungeons & Dragons (1947 – 2009)

David Lance Arneson, co-creator of Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), passed away last April 7, 2009.

Dave’s family sent an email to Grognardia (excerpt below, click the link for the complete email) :

Shortly after 11pm on Tuesday, April 7th, Dave Arneson passed away. He was comfortable and with family at the time and his passing was peaceful.

The Arneson family would like to thank everyone for their support over the last few days, and for the support the entire community has shown Dave over the years.

We are in the process of making final arrangements and will provide additional details as we work them out. We will continue to receive cards and letters in Dave’s honor. We are planning to hold a public visitation so that anyone wishing to say their goodbye in person has the opportunity to do so.

Cards and letters can continue to be sent:
Dave Arneson
1043 Grand Avenue
Box #257
St. Paul, MN
55105

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It was just a little over a year ago when Gary Gygax, the other co-creator of D&D passed away.  It’s sad that the world  lost both creators of one of the most instrumental games in such a short span of time.

Thank you Dave.  You’ll continue to live though the games you’ve made, and the countless other games it has influenced.

Joystiq.com has a list of tributes from other sites.

SOURCE: Joystiq.com and Grognardia via ICv2, Rock, Paper Shotgun

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