Leigh Eddings (née Judith Leigh Schall) was born on September 30, 1937, and passed away on February 28, 2007. She was most renowned for her role as the wife and collaborator of the famous fantasy author David Eddings. The duo married on October 27, 1962, and Leigh played a crucial part in co-authoring many of David's later works. She also contributed significantly, albeit uncredited, to his earlier works.