Category: Obituary

The McMaster Files

The Dreamers of the Dreams

By Jason McMaster • January 14th, 2020

Jason says goodbye to the architect behind one fondly remembered virtual bastion.

Luke Perry was Riverdale’s Best Idea

By Harry Mackin • April 2nd, 2019

The story of Fred Andrews is, thanks to Riverdale’s framing, is in some small part the story of Luke Perry.

Stan: A Man

By Ian Gonzales • November 16th, 2018

A writer, an editor, a collaborator, an ambassador, a hero, a villain and everything in between.

Rest In Power Caleb Scofield

By Levi Rubeck • April 4th, 2018

A memorial for Caleb Scofield, bassist of heavy metal crushers Cave In, Old Man Gloom, and Zozobra.

The Cranberries Baseball Association: Remembering Dolores O’Riordan

By Matt Marrone • January 16th, 2018

Matt Marrone shares an unusual memory of Dolores O’Riordan, the Cranberries and baseball videogames.

Adam West, 1928-2017

By Team Unwinnable • June 12th, 2017

Unwinnable remembers Adam West.

Carrie Fisher, 1956-2016

By Team Unwinnable • December 28th, 2016

In Carrie Fisher, the world lost more than a princess.

Alan Rickman – 1946 – 2016

By Team Unwinnable • January 15th, 2016

Team Unwinnable remembers Hans Gruber, Severus Snape and the Sheriff of Nottingham.

Goodbye Spaceboy

By Team Unwinnable • January 12th, 2016

Unwinnable struggles to come to terms with the death of David Bowie.

Lemmy Kilmister, 1945-2015

By Team Unwinnable • December 29th, 2015

Lemmy’s gone.

Roddy Piper, 1954-2015

By Team Unwinnable • August 3rd, 2015

Unwinnable remember the biggest mouth in wrestling, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper.

Who Was Satoru Iwata?

By David Wolinsky • July 20th, 2015

David Wolinsky reflects on how little we know about the creators of some of our most iconic videogame characters and franchises.

Satoru Iwata: A Poetic Programmer

By Jordan Mammo • July 14th, 2015

Jordan Mammo reflects on the passing of Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata.

Iwata Smiles

By Steve Haske • July 14th, 2015

Steve Haske reflects on the passing of Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata.

Ornette Coleman, 1930 – 2015

By Team Unwinnable • June 12th, 2015

Unwinnable remembers the life and career of Ornette Coleman.

Dusty Rhodes, 1945 – 2015

By Team Unwinnable • June 12th, 2015

Unwinnable remembers the life and career of Dusty Rhodes.

His Face Placid, His Mouth Full of Fangs

By John Langan • June 12th, 2015

John Langan reflects on the passing of Christopher Lee.

Christopher Lee, 1922 – 2015

By Team Unwinnable • June 12th, 2015

Unwinnable remembers the life and career of Christopher Lee.

Leonard Nimoy, 1931-2015

By Team Unwinnable • March 2nd, 2015

Unwinnable remembers the life and career of Leonard Nimoy.

Robin Williams, 1951-2014

By Team Unwinnable • August 14th, 2014

Unwinnable remembers the great talent of Robin Williams.

Harold Ramis, 1944-2014

By Team Unwinnable • February 25th, 2014

I just watched Ghostbusters again, for the umpteenth time. It’s just as funny as it ever was, but now there is a hint of sadness mixed in as well. Harold Ramis had an astounding career beside Ghostbusters, but that is the movie I will always go back to. I always identified with Egon. It is strange to see him on the screen, to hear his deadpan voice and to also know he’s passed on. It doesn’t seem right.

Richard Matheson, 1926 – 2013

By Ian Gonzales • June 27th, 2013

Unwinnable remembers Richard Matheson.

Ray Harryhausen, 1920-2013

By Team Unwinnable • May 8th, 2013

Unwinnable remembers movie legend Ray Harryhausen.

Roger Ebert, 1942-2013

By Stu Horvath, Ian Gonzales, Sam Machkovech, Matt Giaquinto, Erik Weinbrecht, Nick Michal and Michael Edwards • April 5th, 2013

Unwinnable remembers Roger Ebert.

Joe Kubert: 1926-2012

By Ian Gonzales • August 13th, 2012

Unwinnable remembers comic book legend Joe Kubert, who died yesterday at 85.

Movin’ On Up to The Afterlife

By Don Becker • July 25th, 2012

Unwinnable remembers TV’s George Jefferson, Sherman Hemsley. Actor, dancer – and prog rocker.

Ray Bradbury Dies at 91

By Michael Edwards • June 6th, 2012

Michael Edwards remembers Ray Bradbury, who passed away yesterday at the age of 91.

We Salute You, Commodore!

By Don Becker • April 12th, 2012

Don Becker pays homage to Jack Tramiel, creator of the Commodore 64, who passed away Monday.

The Worlds of Moebius

By Michael Edwards • March 14th, 2012

Michael Edwards reflects on the life and work of French comic book artist Moebius.

John Severin, 1921-2012

By Ian Gonzales • February 14th, 2012

Unwinnable remembers the life and work of comics artist John Severin.

Shadow of the Bat – Remembering Jerry Robinson

By Ian Gonzales • December 9th, 2011

Unwinnable salutes the creator of the Crown Prince of Crime.

No More “One More Thing” – Steve Jobs Passes Away

By Don Becker • October 5th, 2011

Unwinnable remembers Steve Jobs, who died today after a long battle with cancer.

Peter Falk, Dead at 83

By Stu Horvath • June 24th, 2011

The man behind TV detective Lt. Columbo, Peter Falk, has died.

Comic Book Artist Gene Colan Dead At 84

By Ian Gonzales • June 24th, 2011

The lauded artist behind Tomb of Dracula, Howard the Duck and countless other comics, has put down his pencil.

Mario Comesanas: A Eulogy

By John McGuire • June 16th, 2011

Mario Comesanas, a Sirius/XM Liquid Metal DJ and prominent figure in the North Jersey music scene, passed away unexpectedly earlier this week of a brain hemorrhage. He was 30 years old.

Max Marrone, Gamer’s Best Friend (1995-2011)

By Matt Marrone • June 10th, 2011

Unwinnable’s Matt Marrone remembers his dog, Max. Max was a gamer’s best friend. Matt also shares a short Christmas film starring Max Marrone.

“Macho Man” Randy Savage: 1952-2011

By Don Becker • May 20th, 2011

Unwinnable remembers pro wrestling legend Randy “Macho Man” Savage.

Bill Gallo, In His Own Words

By Matt Marrone • May 13th, 2011

Matt Marrone shares recordings of New York Daily News cartoonist Bill Gallo recounting his life and career.

R.I.P. Elisabeth Sladen 1948-2011

By Ian Gonzales • April 19th, 2011

Elisabeth Sladen, the actress who played Sarah Jane Smith on Doctor Who, has died at the age of 63.

Jerry Lawson, Videogame Pioneer, Dead at 70

By Charles Francis Moran VI • April 13th, 2011

Jerry Lawson, creator of the Fairchild Channel F video game console and the videogame cartridge passed away on April 9, 2011.