Bobby Prince, composer for Doom, Wolfenstein 3D, and Duke Nukem 3D, has died
Points and comments are a snapshot, not live.
Bobby Prince, legendary composer for Doom and Duke Nukem 3D, died at 81.
Robert "Bobby" Caskin Prince III died on June 16, 2026, at age 81. He composed for Doom, Doom II, Wolfenstein 3D, Rise of the Triad, and Duke Nukem 3D. In 2026, the Doom soundtrack was selected for the Library of Congress. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. Prince was also a Vietnam War veteran, attorney, and counselor. He is survived by his wife Connie, two sons, a granddaughter, and many other family members.
What commenters are saying
Commenters overwhelmingly expressed condolences, calling Prince a legend and remembering his iconic tracks. Many highlighted the Library of Congress preservation as a fitting tribute. Several noted his music was adapted from speed/thrash metal and shared links to original tracks and analysis. One commenter reproduced a detailed email from Prince about composing on a Sound Blaster 1.0 with OPL2 FM synthesis, explaining why his drums sounded different on newer cards.
A few commenters also noted his work on Commander Keen and sound effects for Doom. The thread included multiple YouTube links to his music and a historical video of id Software from 1993.