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Legendary FPS level designer Richard "Levelord" Gray dies at 68
Publication: Ars Technica - All content
Author: Kyle Orland
Source published: 14/10/2026, 16:02:08 UTC
Briefing created: 15/10/2026, 06:23:41 UTC
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Legendary FPS level designer Richard "Levelord" Gray died at age 68 in 2026, following reports from Apogee Entertainment. He began his career in 1994 with GrayDoom, a set of four maps for the game Doom, which attracted attention from Q Studios' Nick Newhard. Gray later worked on Blood and Duke Nukem 3D, where he designed half the levels and created the famous "You're Not Supposed to Be Here" easter egg. Former colleague Joe Siegler noted Gray had dealt with cancer on and off for a while. The article reports on his death but does not confirm the cause or provide further details.
Key points
- Richard "Levelord" Gray died at age 68 in 2026, according to reports from Apogee Entertainment.
- Gray began his career in 1994 with GrayDoom, a set of four maps for the game Doom, which attracted attention from Q Studios' Nick Newhard.
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The article reports on Richard "Levelord" Gray's death but does not confirm the cause or provide further details.
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