Video games recently lost a titan in David Rosen, one of Sega's co-founders with a presence in the industry since 1957. He passed away on December 25, 2025, at the age of 95, and the house of Sonic the Hedgehog has paid tribute to a man integral to the company’s existence.
"We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of David Rosen, one of the founders of Sega, and a true pioneer in the video game industry," Sega posts on Twitter. "Sega would like to offer its condolences to the family, friends and acquaintances of Mr. Rosen, and we will always remember his contributions to our company."
