Sad news today, Ultima fans; Richard Garriott’s father – former NASA astronaut Owen Garriott – has passed away:

We’ve just received word from the family who asked us to pass along the sad news that Skylab and Shuttle astronaut Owen Garriott has passed away at his home in Huntsville. Our deepest condolences to Eve, @RichardGarriott and the whole family on his loss. He will be sorely missed.

From all of us here at the Ultima Codex, we’d like to offer our condolences to the Garriott family for this loss. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayer intentions during their time of mourning.