The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Dies in a California Vehicle Accident

Zampella in 2025
A photo of Vince Zampella from 2025

The visionary game developer, the mind behind the wildly popular video game Call of Duty, has tragically died in a traffic collision in Los Angeles, California at the age of 55.

Zampella's death was announced by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a game studio he co-founded.

The celebrated industry figure lost his life when his car crashed and was engulfed in flames on a motorway in LA on Sunday morning, US media outlets report.

"We are facing a devastating loss, and our deepest sympathies go to Vince's family, his loved ones, and all those touched by his work," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts said.
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