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

Vince Zampella in July 2025
Zampella pictured in mid-2025

The co-creator of Call of Duty, the mind behind the globally famous video game Call of Duty, has passed away in a car accident in the state of California he was 55 years old.

His passing was announced by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, a game studio he co-founded.

The influential game designer died after his automobile collided and was engulfed in flames on a highway in LA on Sunday morning, according to.

"This is an unimaginable loss, and our hearts are with Vince's loved ones, those closest to him, and the countless individuals inspired by his creative vision," a representative from Electronic Arts stated.
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