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The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Has Passed Away in a California Traffic Collision

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The co-creator of Call of Duty, renowned for co-creating the immensely successful franchise Call of Duty, has died in a car accident in the state of California aged 55.

His passing was announced by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, a game studio that he helped create.

The celebrated game designer died after his automobile collided and was engulfed in flames on a highway in Los Angeles on this past Sunday, as reported by.

"This is a devastating loss, and our deepest sympathies go to his family and friends, those closest to him, and the countless individuals inspired by his creative vision," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts said.
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