Kazuki Motoyama, 69, Manga Legend Behind Super Mario, Passes Away
Kazuki Motoyama, the Japanese manga artist behind the long‑running Super Mario series, passed away at 69. His sister, Lisa Motoyama, announced the news on social media, thanking fans for their support and sharing a brief tribute that quickly resonated across platforms. The announcement sparked an outpouring of grief from the gaming community, which remembers Motoyama as a creative…