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

The developer in 2025
Zampella pictured in mid-2025

Vince Zampella, who helped create the globally famous video game Call of Duty, has died in a car accident in Los Angeles, California at the age of 55.

His passing was verified by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, the video game company he co-founded.

The celebrated video game developer died after his vehicle was involved in a crash and burst into flames on a motorway in Los Angeles on Sunday morning, US media outlets report.

"This represents a heartbreaking loss, and our deepest sympathies go to Vince's loved ones, those closest to him, and everyone impacted by his creative vision," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts said.
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