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.

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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 ...

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 ...