The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Has Died in a California Car Crash

Vince Zampella in 2025
A photo of Vince Zampella from 2025

Vince Zampella, renowned for co-creating the immensely successful first-person shooter Call of Duty, has tragically died in a traffic collision in Los Angeles, California aged 55.

His passing was announced by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, a game studio which he helped establish.

The influential game designer lost his life when his automobile collided and burst into flames on a freeway in Los Angeles on Sunday, as reported by.

"We are facing a heartbreaking loss, and we stand with Vince's loved ones, his loved ones, and everyone impacted by his work," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts stated.
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