The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Has Passed Away in a Los Angeles Car Crash

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The co-creator of Call of Duty, who helped create the globally famous first-person shooter Call of Duty, has died in a car accident in Los Angeles, California he was 55 years old.

The tragic news was verified by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, the development studio which he helped establish.

The celebrated video game developer passed away following his car crashed and burst into flames on a motorway in Los Angeles on Sunday, according to.

"This is an unimaginable loss, and we stand with his family and friends, his family, and everyone impacted by his legacy," a representative from Electronic Arts said.
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