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

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The visionary game developer, who helped create the globally famous first-person shooter Call of Duty, has passed away in a car accident in California at the age of 55.

The tragic news was verified by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, a game studio he co-founded.

The influential industry figure lost his life when his vehicle was involved in a crash and caught fire on a freeway in Los Angeles on Sunday morning, as reported by.

"This represents a heartbreaking loss, and we stand with Vince's family, his family, and everyone impacted by his creative vision," an official with Electronic Arts stated.
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