The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Dies in a California Car Crash

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The co-creator of Call of Duty, who helped create the immensely successful video game Call of Duty, has passed away in a car accident in California he was 55 years old.

The tragic news was verified by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, the video game company he co-founded.

The influential industry figure lost his life when his car crashed and was engulfed in flames on a motorway in LA on Sunday morning, as reported by.

"This is a heartbreaking loss, and our hearts are with his family and friends, his loved ones, and the countless individuals inspired by his work," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts stated.
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