The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Has Passed Away in a Los Angeles Car Crash

Zampella in a recent photo
Vince Zampella in July 2025

The visionary game developer, renowned for co-creating the immensely successful video game Call of Duty, has passed away in a car accident in Los Angeles, California he was 55 years old.

The tragic news was verified by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a game studio he co-founded.

The influential video game developer lost his life when his vehicle was involved in a crash and burst into flames on a freeway in Los Angeles on Sunday morning, according to.

"This is an unimaginable loss, and our deepest sympathies go to Vince's loved ones, his loved ones, and everyone impacted by his creative vision," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts stated.
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