Gardner Dozois was an influential American science fiction editor and writer, born on July 23, 1947, and passing on May 2, 2018. He is best known for his long tenure as the editor of the prestigious anthology series, The Year's Best Science Fiction, which he edited for over three decades. His work helped shape the genre and introduced many readers to new authors. In addition to his editorial work, Dozois was an accomplished writer, contributing numerous short stories and novellas to the science fiction landscape. He received multiple Hugo Awards and Nebula Awards for his writing and editing, solidifying his legacy in the literary community.