Warhammer legend John Blanche has passed away at 78
Legendary artist and art director John Blanche, whose work defined the visual identity of Warhammer for decades, has passed away at the age of 78. Blanche's dark, gothic, and grim style was foundational to Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40,000, influencing countless artists and developers since he began working with Games Workshop in the late 1970s.
- Entities
- Game: Warhammer 40,000
- Topic: Art Direction
- Company: Games Workshop
- Game: Warhammer Fantasy
- Person: John Blanche
- Topic: Illustration
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