Vince Zampella, Dies in a Los Angeles Vehicle Accident

Zampella in 2025
A photo of Vince Zampella from 2025

The co-creator of Call of Duty, renowned for co-creating the wildly popular first-person shooter Call of Duty, has tragically died in a car accident in California aged 55.

His passing was verified by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, a game studio that he helped create.

The influential game designer died after his car crashed and burst into flames on a motorway in the Los Angeles area on this past Sunday, according to.

"This is a devastating loss, and we stand with Vince's loved ones, his loved ones, and all those touched by his legacy," an official with Electronic Arts commented.
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