The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Dies in an LA Vehicle Accident

The developer in 2025
A photo of Vince Zampella from 2025

Vince Zampella, the mind behind the globally famous video game Call of Duty, has died in a traffic collision in the state of California at the age of 55.

Zampella's death was announced by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, the development studio that he helped create.

The renowned video game developer died after his automobile collided and burst into flames on a motorway in LA on Sunday morning, as reported by.

"This represents an unimaginable loss, and our deepest sympathies go to Vince's family, those closest to him, and everyone impacted by his legacy," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts stated.
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