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Bobby Prince, the legendary composer behind Doom and Wolfenstein 3D, has died
Legendary video game composer and sound designer Robert Caskin Prince III, widely known as Bobby Prince, passed away on June 16 at the age of 81.
Key takeaways
- Bobby Prince died on June 16 at the age of 81.
- Prince's soundtrack for Doom is preserved in the US Library of Congress' National Recording Registry.
- Prince was a teacher, a mentor, and a friend who helped shape his career.
- Prince's musical legacy will live on as a true legend of the industry.
Legendary video game composer and sound designer Robert Caskin Prince III, widely known as Bobby Prince, passed away on June 16 at the age of 81. Prince was renowned for creating the iconic soundtracks and sound effects for seminal 1990s PC games, including Doom, Doom 2, and Wolfenstein 3D. His Doom soundtrack, celebrated for its heavy metal influences, was inducted into the US Library of Congress' National Recording Registry. Industry figures, including id Software co-founder Tom Hall and fellow composer Lee Jackson, have shared tributes honoring his immense musical legacy and character.
In their words
“We worked together so well on Duke Nukem 3D that we could anticipate what the other was going to do next”
“His music legacy will live on, making inspired music for Commander Keen, Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, countless others.”
By the numbers
- 81
- Age of Bobby Prince at his death
- June 16
- Date of Bobby Prince's passing
How it unfolded
- Clip recorded of Prince explaining Commander Keen menu music
- Bobby Prince dies at age 81
- Romero Games and colleagues post tributes online
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Common questions
- What happened with Robert Caskin Prince III?
- Bobby Prince died on June 16 at the age of 81.
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