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Wackmole9	28 Mar 2025 6:18 a.m. PST
From Warlord games It is with great regret that we must announce that co-founder of Warlord Games Paul Sawyer passed away on the evening of 27th March 2025, following a long battle with brain cancer. Paul was a man of enormous character, and he fought tooth and nail to the end, always in good spirits. He was a true friend to us all. That he passed surrounded by the love of his family is a blessing. We offer our sincerest condolences to Paul's family – his wife Julie, his daughters Catherine & Holly, and his granddaughter Aurora-Rose, whom he was fortunate enough to be able to meet before his passing. Paul was not a man to be made a fuss of, he'd perhaps not even thank us for writing this short dedication. We believe it would be his wish that we carry on unabated. We shall strive to continue to shape Warlord Games upon the immensely strong foundations he put in place. We raise our collective glass to the late, great man. He will be sorely missed. ~ Everyone at Warlord Games
Fitzovich	28 Mar 2025 6:55 a.m. PST
My condolences to all those who knew him.
David Manley	28 Mar 2025 7:31 a.m. PST
Very sad news, he will be sorely missed
Shagnasty	28 Mar 2025 7:42 a.m. PST
Please give my condolences to his family and friends. He helped found a useful company.
Tacitus	28 Mar 2025 9:30 a.m. PST
The bell tolls for us all.
McKinstry	28 Mar 2025 11:24 a.m. PST
RIP to a good man.
Hitman	28 Mar 2025 11:54 a.m. PST
Thank you Paul for all of your great contributions to the Gaming Industry. May you rest in peace and may your family know that you touched hundreds of thousands of people's lives in a positive and generous way. Regards, Hitman
rustymusket	28 Mar 2025 12:13 p.m. PST
My condolences to family and friends.
20thmaine	28 Mar 2025 12:19 p.m. PST
Sad news indeed, my condolences to his family.
phil bagnall	28 Mar 2025 12:33 p.m. PST
Paul was the editor of White Dwarf 25+ years ago when I was getting back into wargaming. Made it seem OK to be a middle aged bloke into wargaming. Enjoyed his post GW move into historical gaming which mirrored mine, and the way Warlord made plastic 28mm historicals accessible – very sad to hear the news
nsolomon99	28 Mar 2025 5:30 p.m. PST
Tragic news, rest in peace Paul
khanscom	28 Mar 2025 6:05 p.m. PST
My sympathy to his family; R.I.P.
Oberlindes Sol LIC	28 Mar 2025 8:17 p.m. PST
Sorry to hear that. Best wishes.
Tgerritsen	29 Mar 2025 6:38 a.m. PST
Very sad to hear. A major loss to the industry.
SPQRatae	04 Apr 2025 3:16 a.m. PST
I never met him, but I am sad and upset because in my view he oversaw the golden age of White Dwarf. I still have all of those copies and treasure them. I stopped buying White Dwarf soon after his departure. Thanks Paul for all the joy you gave me, and may you rest in peace.