The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Dies in a Los Angeles Vehicle Accident

Vince Zampella in 2025
Vince Zampella in July 2025

The visionary game developer, who helped create the globally famous first-person shooter Call of Duty, has died in a vehicle crash in Los Angeles, California he was 55 years old.

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

The renowned video game developer passed away following his vehicle was involved in a crash and caught fire on a freeway in LA on Sunday, as reported by.

"This is a devastating loss, and our hearts are with his family and friends, his family, and all those touched by his creative vision," an official with Electronic Arts commented.
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