Does Simon Ghost Riley actually die?

In the video game series "Call of Duty," Simon Ghost Riley's fate is left ambiguous at the end of "Modern Warfare 2" (2009), where he appears to die during a mission. However, he is later brought back in the rebooted "Modern Warfare" series, suggesting that he survives in some capacity. The narrative allows for interpretation, and his character continues to play a significant role in subsequent games. Ultimately, the question of his death depends on which timeline or version of the story one considers.