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

Zampella in a recent photo
A photo of Vince Zampella from 2025

The visionary game developer, the mind behind the globally famous franchise Call of Duty, has passed away in a car accident in California at the age of 55.

Zampella's death was verified by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, the development studio which he helped establish.

The celebrated video game developer passed away following his car crashed and burst into flames on a motorway in LA on Sunday, according to.

"This represents a devastating loss, and we stand with his family and friends, those closest to him, and all those touched by his creative vision," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts stated.
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