The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Dies in a Los Angeles Traffic Collision

Zampella in July 2025
A photo of Vince Zampella from 2025

The co-creator of Call of Duty, the mind behind the wildly popular first-person shooter Call of Duty, has passed away in a car accident in California he was 55 years old.

The tragic news was announced by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a game studio which he helped establish.

The renowned video game developer died after his automobile collided and burst into flames on a freeway in Los Angeles on Sunday morning, according to.

"We are facing an unimaginable loss, and our hearts are with Vince's family, his family, and the countless individuals inspired by his creative vision," a representative from Electronic Arts said.
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