The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Has Passed Away in an LA Vehicle Accident

Vince Zampella in a recent photo
Vince Zampella in July 2025

The visionary game developer, renowned for co-creating the wildly popular first-person shooter Call of Duty, has died in a vehicle crash in Los Angeles, California aged 55.

The tragic news was announced by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, a game studio that he helped create.

The renowned game designer lost his life when his vehicle was involved in a crash and was engulfed in flames on a highway in Los Angeles on Sunday morning, according to.

"This represents a devastating loss, and our deepest sympathies go to Vince's loved ones, his loved ones, and the countless individuals inspired by his legacy," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts said.
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