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# R.I.P. Bill Kunkel
- URL: https://www.killscreen.com/rip-bill-kunkel/
- Published: 2011-09-08T14:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2015-11-17T15:51:43.000Z
- Description: Bill Kunkel, often known as “The Game Doctor” and “Grandfather of Videogame Journalism,” passed away on Sunday, September 4th. He was 61. Kunkel led a diverse, exciting life. He wrote comic books, helped found the first videogame magazine entitled Electronic Games, invented the terms “Easter Egg” an
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- Tags: News, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-07-26 09:39

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Bill Kunkel, often known as “The Game Doctor” and “Grandfather of Videogame Journalism,” passed away on Sunday, September 4th. He was 61.

Kunkel led a diverse, exciting life. He wrote comic books, helped found the first videogame magazine entitled *Electronic Games*, invented the terms “Easter Egg” and “screenshot,” authored the book *Confessions of the Game Doctor*, and was an ardent Pro Wrestling enthusiast. He leaves behind his wife Laurie, as well as five siblings.

We at *Kill Screen* feel especially indebted to Kunkel. He made what we do possible.

There’s a full obituary of Kunkel over at [1up](http://www.1up.com/news/videogame-journalism-pioneer-game-doctor-bill-kunkel-passes-away?ref=killscreen.com).

*\-Drew Millard*

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