Bobby Prince: key obituary facts
Is Bobby Prince dead? Yes. Bobby Prince died on June 16, 2026, at age 81.
Cause of death: Bobby Prince's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Bobby Prince known for?
He was known as American video game composer.
More about Bobby Prince
Born: 1 January 2000.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Education: University of Georgia, Emory University.
Notable work: Doom, Duke Nukem 3D.
Career began: 1988.
Career ended: 2014.
Also known as: Bobby Prince.
Genres: Video games, film score.
Occupations: Composer, musician.
Bobby Prince, an American video game composer and sound designer, died on June 16, 2026.
He was known professionally for work on landmark games including Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, Doom II: Hell on Earth, Duke Nukem II and Duke Nukem 3D. Prince also worked as an independent contractor for several game companies, notably id Software and 3D Realms.
Outside game music, he was a founding member of the R&B band the Jesters, served as a 1LT platoon leader in Vietnam in 1969 and 1970, and was a lawyer who passed the bar in 1980.