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Bobby Fischer Is Dead At 64

Posted by kdawson on from the new-kind-of-chess dept.

A number of readers wrote in to make sure we know that former world chess champion Bobby Fischer has died in Reykjavik, Iceland, where he had lived since 2005. No cause of death was given.

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  1. Re:Why such hate? by Enderandrew · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Neurotic is different from racist. And yes, we're all a little racist (thank you, Avenue Q) but he was a major bigot.

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  2. dead at 64 by justleavealonemmmkay · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    There's no denying his contribution to hate and bigotry. Truly a national socialist icon.