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

Vince Zampella in July 2025
A photo of Vince Zampella from 2025

The co-creator of Call of Duty, the mind behind the wildly popular first-person shooter Call of Duty, has tragically died in a vehicle crash in California at the age of 55.

The tragic news was verified by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, the video game company which he helped establish.

The celebrated game designer passed away following his automobile collided and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles on this past Sunday, according to.

"This is a devastating loss, and we stand with Vince's loved ones, those closest to him, and all those touched by his creative vision," a representative from Electronic Arts commented.
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