The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Has Passed Away in a Los Angeles Vehicle Accident

Zampella in a recent photo
Vince Zampella in July 2025

The co-creator of Call of Duty, who helped create the globally famous first-person shooter Call of Duty, has passed away in a car accident in California he was 55 years old.

His passing was announced by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, the video game company that he helped create.

The influential industry figure lost his life when his automobile collided and caught fire on a motorway in Los Angeles on this past Sunday, according to.

"This is a devastating loss, and we stand with his family and friends, his family, and everyone impacted by his work," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts said.
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