The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Has Died in a California Vehicle Accident

Vince Zampella in July 2025
Zampella pictured in mid-2025

The visionary game developer, renowned for co-creating the wildly popular franchise Call of Duty, has died in a traffic collision in Los Angeles, California aged 55.

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

The renowned game designer passed away following his vehicle was involved in a crash and was engulfed in flames on a highway in Los Angeles on this past Sunday, as reported by.

"This represents a heartbreaking loss, and we stand with Vince's family, those closest to him, and all those touched by his legacy," an official with Electronic Arts said.
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