Doom Creators Send Personal Support to Terminally Ill Fan In Hospital
A terminally ill Doom fan in Toronto asked Reddit for one final wish—playing Doom: The Dark Ages on a PS5 in hospital—and received heartfelt messages from series lead developer Hugo Martin and co-creator John Romero. The hospital arranged the request, Martin and Romero offered words of support and encouragement, with Romero saying the fan is the real Slayer and that he’s not alone. The post drew broad fan support as the fan continued to play during his final days, illustrating how creators and communities can accompany a player through life’s hardest moments.