The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Has Passed Away in a Los Angeles Traffic Collision

The developer in July 2025
A photo of Vince Zampella from 2025

The co-creator of Call of Duty, the mind behind the globally famous first-person shooter Call of Duty, has died in a vehicle crash in the state of California at the age of 55.

His passing was announced by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, the video game company that he helped create.

The celebrated video game developer died after his automobile collided and caught fire on a highway in LA on Sunday, as reported by.

"This is a heartbreaking loss, and our hearts are with his family and friends, those closest to him, and everyone impacted by his legacy," an official with Electronic Arts stated.
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