There's an obituary of Jennell Jaquays in today's NYT. This sort of surprised me, to see her recognized outside of the RPG fandom. I think it's merited for many reasons, I just didn't expect it!
The New York Times
Jennell Jaquays, 67, Dies; Unlocked Fantasy Dungeons for GamersShe created scenarios with myriad paths for Dungeons & Dragons, levels for video games like Quake II, and art that invited novices to try role-playing games.