Hubbry Logo
Discover Hubs
Create HubSign in
search buttonadd
Sign in
Gary Gygax
Gary Gygax
Comunity Hub
IntroIntro
WikipediaWikipedia
MediaMedia
arrow-down
TimelinesTimelines
arrow-down
ChronicleChronicle
arrow-down
ArticlesArticles
TalksTalks
addSign in
add
Sign in

Themed Timelines

Personal Life and Relationships (Post-First Marriage)Personal Life and Relationships (Post-First Marriage)Greyhawk Campaign SettingGreyhawk Campaign SettingControversies and CriticismsControversies and CriticismsGame Design Philosophy and InnovationsGame Design Philosophy and InnovationsMain milestonesMain milestonesEarly Life and FamilyEarly Life and FamilyThe Dawn of Dungeons & DragonsThe Dawn of Dungeons & DragonsLater Years and RecognitionLater Years and RecognitionPost-TSR Career and ProjectsPost-TSR Career and ProjectsTSR, Inc.: Success and Internal ConflictsTSR, Inc.: Success and Internal ConflictsWriting Career Beyond D&DWriting Career Beyond D&D
Show all
icon
Talks
General forumGeneral forum
General chatGeneral chat

Media Collections

Gary Gygax - American game designer and author (1938–2008)

Main images

03.04.25
Show all
icon

Personal Life and Relationships (Post-First Marriage)

This timeline focuses on Gygax's personal relationships and family life after his first marriage ended.
Divorce from Mary Jo Hyatte
1983
Gary Gygax and Mary Jo Hyatte divorced after many years of marriage. They had five children together: Ernie, Heidi, Elise, Cindy, and Luke.
Second Marriage: Gail Carpenter
1984
Gygax married Gail Carpenter. This marriage provided him with renewed support during a turbulent period in his career with TSR.
Family Life with Gail
Late 1980s-Early 2000s
Gary and Gail maintained a private family life, supporting each other's endeavors, including his gaming work and her interests. They remained married until his death.
Grandfatherhood
Later Years
Gygax enjoyed being a grandfather. His family, including his children and grandchildren, remained a significant part of his life.

Other Themed Timelines

Main milestonesMain milestonesControversies and CriticismsControversies and CriticismsEarly Life and FamilyEarly Life and FamilyGame Design Philosophy and InnovationsGame Design Philosophy and InnovationsGreyhawk Campaign SettingGreyhawk Campaign SettingLater Years and RecognitionLater Years and RecognitionPost-TSR Career and ProjectsPost-TSR Career and ProjectsThe Dawn of Dungeons & DragonsThe Dawn of Dungeons & DragonsTSR, Inc.: Success and Internal ConflictsTSR, Inc.: Success and Internal ConflictsWriting Career Beyond D&DWriting Career Beyond D&D
Show all
icon