[ad_1]
ZeniMax Media, the parent company of developers like Bethesda and id Software, announced that its founder and CEO, Robert A. Altman, has passed away. Altman was 73 years old.
News of Altman’s death was posted on Bethesda’s official Twitter account. “We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of Robert A. Altman, our Founder and CEO. He was a true visionary, friend, and believer in the spirit of people and in the power of what they could accomplish together. He was an extraordinary leader and an even better human being. “
The statement also added that Altman sent weekly emails to employees during the pandemic and shared one of those letters with the public. In it, Altman tells employees to find time for themselves during the pandemic and social distancing.
“We know that many are feeling the pressure of isolation and stress related to our current circumstances,” Altman wrote. “Once again, I urge you to take time for yourself every day, schedule social gatherings online, and keep your perspective, knowing this will pass.”
You can read Altman’s letter below in the tweet.
We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of Robert A. Altman, our Founder and CEO. He was a true visionary, friend, and believer in the spirit of people and in the power of what they could accomplish together. He was an extraordinary leader and an even better human being. pic.twitter.com/FZFsVtHc5t
– Bethesda (@bethesda) February 4, 2021
Born in 1947, Altman began his career as a lawyer in Washington DC. In 1999, Altman and Bethesda Softworks founder Christopher Weaver established ZeniMax Media as the new parent company of the Maryland-based game studio.
Under Altman, ZeniMax grew to include several big-name game studios, including Arkane Studios, id Software, MachineGames, and Tango Gameworks. Combined, these studios worked on some of the biggest games in the industry like Fallout, Wolfenstein, Dishonored, Doom, and more.
He is survived by his wife, Lynda Carter, and two children.
Matt TM Kim is a reporter for IGN.
(Photo by Vivien Killilea / Getty Images for Bethesda)
Correction: An earlier version of this story said Altman was 74 years old. He was 73 years old. The text has been corrected with the appropriate age.
[ad_2]
