The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Has Died in a California Traffic Collision

Vince Zampella in 2025
Zampella pictured in mid-2025

Vince Zampella, renowned for co-creating the wildly popular video game Call of Duty, has passed away in a traffic collision in California at the age of 55.

The tragic news was verified by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, the development studio he co-founded.

The influential industry figure died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in LA on this past Sunday, according to.

"This represents an unimaginable loss, and our hearts are with Vince's family, his loved ones, and everyone impacted by his work," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts stated.
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