The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Dies in a California Vehicle Accident

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The co-creator of Call of Duty, who helped create the wildly popular franchise Call of Duty, has tragically died in a traffic collision in the state of California at the age of 55.

His passing was confirmed by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, the development studio which he helped establish.

The celebrated video game developer died after his vehicle was involved in a crash and burst into flames on a motorway in Los Angeles on this past Sunday, as reported by.

"This represents an unimaginable loss, and we stand with Vince's loved ones, his loved ones, and the countless individuals inspired by his legacy," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts stated.
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