Bobby Prince, composer for Doom, Wolfenstein 3D, and Duke Nukem 3D, has died

	Bobby Prince, composer for Doom, Wolfenstein 3D, and Duke Nukem 3D, has died(legacy.com)
	409 points by pgrote 17 hours ago \| 47 comments
	tl;dr: Bobby Prince, the pioneering video game composer behind iconic soundtracks for Doom, Doom II, Wolfenstein 3D, Rise of the Triad, and Duke Nukem 3D, died on June 16, 2026, at age 81. A Vietnam veteran and former attorney before entering game audio, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the video game industry in 2006, and the original Doom soundtrack was selected for preservation in the Library of Congress earlier in 2026.
	HN Discussion: ↑Tribute to Bobby Prince as a legendary composer whose loss is deeply felt ↑Doom's music was crucial to its immersive atmosphere, often underappreciated next to gameplay ↑Personal nostalgia about how his soundtracks shaped childhood and musical taste ↑Appreciation for distinct stylistic contributions across different games like Duke Nukem 3D •Noting additional facts about his legacy, like sound effects work and Library of Congress recognition