GameStop’s former CEO, Paul Raines has passed away yesterday due to a cancer relapse. Paul Raines, who has led GameStop for the past eight years resigned last November, after experiencing “a medical reoccurrence” of a brain tumor. Michael K. Mauler was then appointed as the new CEO for the video game retailer.
It’s truly a sad day when a member of the video game industry passes away. Our deep condolences go out to his family and loved ones. GameStop has issued a press release, confirming this unfortunate news.
GRAPEVINE, Texas, March 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “We are profoundly sad to learn of the passing of our friend and former chief executive officer, J. Paul Raines. His spirit is woven into the fabric of our company and the entire GameStop family mourns this loss. Paul was a brilliant man and remarkable visionary, as well as a compassionate, caring and inspirational community leader who was beloved by many. Paul cared deeply about his work and his GameStop family, but his greatest love was for his family. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to them and all those whose lives and hearts Paul touched during his journey.”
