The legendary Dave & Buster adult arcade’s co-founder James “Buster” Coley , passed away at 72.
Police responded to a home in Dallas on Monday, Jan. 2, which was Coley’s birthday, according to TMZ , where they discovered a man with what seemed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A spokeswoman for the restaurant/arcade company confirmed Coley’s demise to the publication.
Keep reading to find out more.
Buster Committed Suicide
According to officials, Corley was located by Dallas police after allegedly shooting himself in his home near White Rock Lake. He was taken to a local hospital, where he later passed away.
His passing was verified by both Dave & Buster’s and Corley’s families.
His daughter told the local television station that after having a recent stroke, her father had not been the same.
Suffered A Stroke
In a statement to the station, Kate Corley stated that Buster Corley suffered a stroke four months prior that severely damaged the communication and personality areas of his brain. The family requests discretion at this time.
He Had A Fine Work Ethic
According to a spokeswoman for the business, the partners in the venture sold years ago, Coley was recalled for “his easy chuckle” and “deep caring” for those who worked for him.
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Fusing Their Businesses Together
Doors apart from one another in the late 1970s, Corley and Corriveau, had both owned and ran businesses: Corley was a restaurant, and Corriveau was an arcade. They discovered they frequently saw consumers who wanted to combine dining out and gaming into one day and had the notion of opening a single business that offered both activities.
When They Established Their Firm
They came together in December 1982 and accomplished that by opening the first Dave & Buster’s in Dallas’ “Restaurant Row.”
How The Name Dave & Buster Came To Be
According to the firm history, the business partners famously flipped a coin to decide who would say their name first. Corriveau won the coin toss. Since then, the business has established more than 140 outlets nationwide.
Corriveau passed away in 2015 at the age of 63, outliving Corley. Since then, the business has added more than 150 new sites, and it most recently paid $835 million to purchase Main Event.
Social Media Reactions
After learning the news of the co-founder, social media users have taken to their various platforms to express their condolences;
Never Too Late To Ask For Help
At this passing time, our heart goes out to the family and friends affected. However, it’s never too late to ask for help if you are having suicide thoughts or are going through a mental health crisis.
