The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Has Passed Away in a Los Angeles Vehicle Accident

The developer in a recent photo
Vince Zampella in July 2025

The co-creator of Call of Duty, renowned for co-creating the immensely successful first-person shooter Call of Duty, has tragically died in a vehicle crash in California he was 55 years old.

His passing was announced by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, the video game company that he helped create.

The renowned game designer passed away following his automobile collided and was engulfed in flames on a freeway in Los Angeles on Sunday, US media outlets report.

"This represents an unimaginable loss, and we stand with Vince's loved ones, his family, and all those touched by his work," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts stated.
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