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

The developer in a recent photo
Vince Zampella in July 2025

The co-creator of Call of Duty, renowned for co-creating the immensely successful first-person shooter Call of Duty, has tragically died in a traffic collision in the state of California at the age of 55.

Zampella's death was verified by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, the development studio which he helped establish.

The influential game designer passed away following his vehicle was involved in a crash and was engulfed in flames on a highway in Los Angeles on Sunday morning, according to.

"We are facing a heartbreaking loss, and our hearts are with Vince's family, those closest to him, and everyone impacted by his legacy," a representative from Electronic Arts stated.
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