The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Has Died in an LA Car Crash

Vince Zampella in July 2025
Zampella pictured in mid-2025

The co-creator of Call of Duty, renowned for co-creating the wildly popular video game Call of Duty, has tragically died in a traffic collision in Los Angeles, California at the age of 55.

Zampella's death was announced by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, the video game company which he helped establish.

The celebrated video game developer lost his life when his car crashed and was engulfed in flames on a motorway in Los Angeles on Sunday, as reported by.

"We are facing an unimaginable loss, and we stand with Vince's family, his family, and everyone impacted by his legacy," a representative from Electronic Arts said.
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