Mass Effect, Anthem Designer Corey Gaspur Passes Away

"Corey will surely be missed by all"

Game developer Corey Gaspur, who worked at BioWare for nine years, has passed away. BioWare announced his passing in a blog post today.

"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and colleague Corey Gaspur. Corey was a talented designer and an even better person. We offer our condolences to Corey's family and everyone that knew him. We will miss you."

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and colleague Corey Gaspur https://t.co/atgaZfVH6P

— BioWare (@bioware) July 31, 2017

During his time at BioWare, Gaspur worked as a designer on Sonic Chronicles, Dragon Age: Origins, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3. Most recently, he served as the lead designer on BioWare's new IP, Anthem, which was announced at E3.

So sad to have lost a member of the BioWare family. Corey Gaspur was an amazing designer and friend. I will miss him greatly. https://t.co/fJSWMnizaU

— Casey Hudson (@CaseyDHudson) July 31, 2017

Dragon Age director Mike Laidlaw also shared his condolences. 

I am going to miss Corey with all my heart.He was an amazing man and talented designer. It was an honor to know him.https://t.co/VWIm77rYp9

— Mike Laidlaw (@Mike_Laidlaw) July 31, 2017