# Legendary level designer Richard 'Levelord' Gray has died

> Richard Gray, better known to gamers of a certain age as Levelord, has died. Gray's death was reported on social media by Apogee Entertainment, who paid tribute to his "legendary work on Duke Nukem 3D" and the lasting…

- **Source:** [Pcgamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/legendary-level-designer-richard-levelord-gray-has-died/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6acea1218a70424d60429092)
- **Published:** 2026-10-13
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #gray #levelord #richard #died #legendary #designer #level #apogee
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