STAN FUKUOKA DIES

Pinball News Website·article·analyzed·Aug 28, 2024

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TL;DR

Legendary pinball artist Stan Fukuoka dies at 69 from leukemia.

Summary

Stan Fukuoka, a legendary pinball artist who created artwork for Capcom Pinball's Breakshot, Big Bang Bar, and Kingpin, has passed away at age 69 following complications from leukemia. His distinctive art style made him one of the most recognizable and influential artists in pinball history. A memorial service is planned for September 4th, with the family requesting donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Key Claims

Stan Fukuoka created artwork for Capcom Pinball's Breakshot, Big Bang Bar, and Kingpin
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Big Bang Bar was manufactured by Pinball Manufacturing Inc./Illinois Pin Ball with under 200 units built after Capcom Pinball closed
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Stan Fukuoka was admitted to Edward's Hospital in Naperville over the weekend and died on Monday from leukemia complications at age 69
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Stan had careers as a toy designer and animator before prominence in pinball
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Notable Quotes

“Stan's individualistic style made his artwork as instantly recognisable as it was highly desirable.”
Pinball News (editorial) — Characterizes Stan's artistic legacy and impact on pinball art community
“His family request that, in lieu of sending flowers, well-wishers should make a donation to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.”
Family statement via Pinball News — Memorial service information and family's preferred tribute

Entities

Stan FukuokapersonTracy FukuokapersonCapcom PinballcompanyPinball Manufacturing Inc./Illinois Pin BallcompanyBreakshotgame Big Bang Bargame KingpingameEdward's HospitalorganizationLeukemia & Lymphoma Societyorganization

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event_signal: Death of legendary pinball artist Stan Fukuoka marks significant loss to pinball community; memorial service planned for September 4th with requests for charitable donations
high · Official obituary from Pinball News announcing death and memorial service details

Topics

Pinball art and design historyprimaryCapcom Pinball era (1990s)primaryPrototypes and unreleased gamessecondaryCommunity loss and memorialprimary

Sentiment

negative(-0.95)— Obituary content with respectful tone announcing death of influential community figure; deeply somber subject matter reflecting significant loss to pinball community and art world

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Artist Stanley (Stan) Fukuoka has passed away. He was admitted to Edward’s Hospital in Naperville at the weekend following a complication from his ongoing battle with Leukemia, but succumbed to the illness on Monday. He was aged 69 and is survived by his wife, Tracy, stepdaughter Rachel, and grandchildren Tristan and Dawson. ![Stan and Tracy surrounded by examples of Stan's work](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/news/stan-fukuoka-dies/01-stan-fukuoka-dies.jpg) Stan and Tracy surrounded by examples of Stan’s work (Picture: Vincent Giovannone) Alongside careers as a toy designer and animator, Stan came to prominence in the pinball world soon after Capcom’s pinball division was launched in 1995. He created the artwork for the company’s third release, Breakshot, followed by two titles which, although never going into production, soon became highly desirable. Capcom Pinball closed before Big Bang Bar and Kingpin were scheduled to be manufactured, with only a small number of prototype games built. ![Stan's Big Bang Bar translite artwork](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/news/stan-fukuoka-dies/03-stan-fukuoka-dies.jpg) Stan’s Big Bang Bar translite artwork (minus the title) Big Bang Bar was subsequently manufactured by Pinball Manufacturing Inc./Illinois Pin Ball with a little under 200 units built. Meanwhile, both Illinois Pin Ball and the Circus Maximus team announced their intention to make Kingpin games, although nothing came of those plans. ![Stan's Kingpin translite artwork](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/news/stan-fukuoka-dies/04-stan-fukuoka-dies.jpg) Stan’s Kingpin translite artwork Stan’s individualistic style made his artwork as instantly recognisable as it was highly desirable. You can see many examples of his work on his website stanfukuoka.com where you can also purchase the original paintings of his pinball translites. There is a memorial service planned for Tuesday 4th September. His family request that, in lieu of sending flowers, well-wishers should make a donation to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. at lls.org.