Today, Mario Segale, a real estate developer in Washington has passed away at age 84. To some, that name may not ring a bell, but gaming historians know it well. Segale was the inspiration for the ...

Mario Segale, who inspired the plucky plumber Mario — one of the most recognizable characters in the world, let alone in video games — has died at age 84. Segale was Nintendo's landlord outside ...

Mario A. Segale, a Seattle-area real estate developer who unwittingly lent his name to perhaps the most famous video game character in history — Nintendo’s Mario — died at a local hospital on Oct. 27.

Mario Segale never sought the spotlight, despite inspiring one of the most recognizable characters in the world: Super Mario. Mario Segale, who inspired the plucky plumber Mario — one of the most ...