The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Dies in a California Traffic Collision

Zampella in a recent photo
Vince Zampella in July 2025

The co-creator of Call of Duty, renowned for co-creating the wildly popular video game Call of Duty, has tragically died in a vehicle crash in Los Angeles, California at the age of 55.

The tragic news was announced by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, the video game company that he helped create.

The celebrated industry figure died after his vehicle was involved in a crash and caught fire on a motorway in the Los Angeles area on Sunday morning, according to.

"This is a devastating loss, and we stand with his family and friends, his loved ones, and all those touched by his creative vision," a representative from Electronic Arts stated.
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