Obituary
Darth Vader actor and legend David Prowse dies at 85
He gave the 'Star Wars' character his iconic presence.
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Computer mouse co-inventor William English dies at 91
He helped define the modern computer interface.
Personal computer CPU pioneer Chuck Peddle dies at 82
He helped design the chips inside the Apple II and (indirectly) the NES.
Online bulletin board inventor Randy Suess dies at 74
He made the precursor to social networks and online forums.
Computer password inventor Fernando Corbato dies at 93
He also helped dramatically improve the speed of computing.
NASA admits the Mars Opportunity rover is dead
The explorer didn't respond to one last attempt at contact.
HQ Trivia and Vine co-founder Colin Kroll dies of apparent overdose
The controversial executive was just 34.
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dies from cancer at 65
His legacy extends well beyond his software roots.
Sci-fi writer Harlan Ellison dies at 84
The 'Star Trek' and 'Babylon 5' scribe passed away in his sleep.
Stephen Hawking passes away at age 76
The physicist was known for his work on black holes and relativity.
Kinect's value to artists overshadowed its gaming roots
Former NIN art director and a game developer discuss the camera's legacy.
Former Xbox Live policy VP Stephen 'StepTo' Toulouse passed away
Toulouse helped implement Microsoft's evolving response to online abuse.
