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

His passing was announced by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, the video game company he co-founded.

The renowned industry figure lost his life when his automobile collided and was engulfed in flames on a highway in the Los Angeles area on Sunday, as reported by.

"We are facing a devastating loss, and we stand with Vince's family, his family, and everyone impacted by his work," an official with Electronic Arts stated.
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