# Richard "Levelord" Gray, legendary FPS level designer, dies at 68

Richard "Levelord" Gray, the level designer behind Duke Nukem 3D, Quake and SiN, has died at 68. Gray was one of the most influential figures in 1990s first-person shooter design, and his death was widely mourned across the games industry.

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- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/10/legendary-fps-level-designer-richard-levelord-gray-passes-away-at-68/) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:02:08 +0000