Bobby Prince, the legendary composer behind Doom and Wolfenstein 3D, has died

Composer and sound designer Robert Caskin Prince III, more commonly known as Bobby Prince, died June 16 at the age of 81. The news came in the form of an obituary which was posted to Legacy. "Those closest to Bobby knew him not only for his extraordinary accomplishments but for his kindness, humor, humility, generosity, creativity, and deep love of family," it reads.

"Whether composing music, telling stories, playing guitar, sharing laughter, or offering encouragement, he approached life with gratitude and an open heart." Prince developed sound effects and music for dozens of classic PC games, including Doom, Doom 2, Wolfenstein 3D, and more.

His music for Doom in particular remains one of the celebrated videogame soundtracks in the medium's history, making it into the US Library of Congress' National Recording Registry. It's full to bursting with homages to the day's en vogue heavy metal: bands like Metallica, Judas Priest, and Diamond Head.

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