Eric Medalle, creative design director at Pokémon Company, sadly passed away

[Diehl]

Hello trainers, today the news are sad...

As reported by "The Seattle Times", Eric Medalle, creative design director at Pokémon Company, sadly passed away, victim of an accident during a windstorm that hit the state of Washington last Sunday.

Eric was in Pokémon Company for more than a decade, working as an illustrator of the GCT, and has contributed in the development of several games.

• Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
• Pokémon X & Y
• Pokémon Black 2 & White 2
• Pokémon Conquest
• Pokémon Black & White
• Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
• Pokémon HeartGold e SoulSilver
• Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia

Eric left his wife and two daughters. I leave here condolences to his family and friends.

Rest in peace and thanks for everything, Eric.




Source: IGN Brazil.

 

[Pokemon Trainer]

That's a sad news....
May he rest in peace.