Bobby Prince, the composer of Doom’s iconic soundtrack, has died at 81
Bobby Prince, the influential composer behind the scores for Doom and Wolfenstein 3D, has died at age 81.
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Bobby Prince, the composer known for his work on the soundtracks for Doom, Wolfenstein 3D, and Duke Nukem, died at the age of 81. News outlets documented his passing and his contributions to the video game industry. The story quieted without further updates following the initial reports of his death.
Epilogue added 48d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Bobby Prince, recognized for his work on iconic first-person shooter titles, has passed away at the age of 81. His contributions to game music were most notably featured in id Software and 3D Realms productions.
Coverage from outlets including PC Gamer, Engadget, Video Games Chronicle, Shacknews, Gagadget.com, VGChartz, Gamereactor UK, and Legacy obituary confirms the death of the composer, whose full name is noted as Robert “Bobby” Caskin Prince III. Reports focus on his legacy within the video game industry, particularly his soundtracks for Doom and Wolfenstein 3D.
Future reports may provide further information regarding his professional career or memorial arrangements, though current coverage does not yet specify these details.
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Quick answers
Who was Bobby Prince?
He was a composer known for his work on classic video games, including Doom, Wolfenstein 3D, and other id Software and 3D Realms titles.
At what age did Bobby Prince pass away?
He died at the age of 81.
What video games did he compose music for?
Coverage identifies him as the composer behind Doom, Wolfenstein 3D, and various classic id Software and 3D Realms FPS games.
Coverage (12)
- Bobby Prince, Legendary Composer Behind DOOM and Wolfenstein 3D, Dies at 81 levelup.com · 51d ago
- Bobby Prince, Influential ‘Doom’ Video Game Composer, Dead at 81 Rolling Stone · 51d ago
- Doom, Duke Nukem Composer And Overall MIDI Maestro Bobby Prince Dies At 81 Kotaku · 51d ago
- The man behind Doom's iconic soundtrack, Bobby Prince, has died aged 81 Eurogamer · 51d ago
- Bobby Prince, Composer of Doom and Wolfenstein 3D, Dies at 81 Gagadget.com · 52d ago
- Bobby Prince, the legendary composer behind Doom and Wolfenstein 3D, has died PC Gamer · 52d ago
- Composer of the Original Doom's Soundtrack Bobby Prince Has Died Aged 81 VGChartz · 52d ago
- Bobby Prince, composer for Wolfenstein 3D and DOOM, has passed away Gamereactor UK · 52d ago
- Doom Composer Bobby Prince Has Died Engadget · 52d ago
- Bobby Prince, composer of classic id Software and 3DRealms FPS video game music, dead at 81 Shacknews · 52d ago
- Robert “Bobby” Caskin Prince lll Legacy obituary · 52d ago
- Bobby Prince, the composer of Doom’s iconic soundtrack, has died at 81 Video Games Chronicle · 52d ago
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