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 globally famous video game Call of Duty, has died in a traffic collision in Los Angeles, California he was 55 years old.

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

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

"We are facing an unimaginable loss, and our hearts are with Vince's family, those closest to him, and everyone impacted by his work," a representative from Electronic Arts stated.
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