The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Dies in a California Car Crash

Vince Zampella in July 2025
A photo of Vince Zampella from 2025

Vince Zampella, who helped create the wildly popular first-person shooter Call of Duty, has passed away in a car accident in Los Angeles, California he was 55 years old.

Zampella's death was verified by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, the video game company he co-founded.

The celebrated game designer died after his vehicle was involved in a crash and caught fire on a highway in LA on Sunday morning, as reported by.

"We are facing a devastating loss, and our deepest sympathies go to Vince's loved ones, those closest to him, and everyone impacted by his legacy," a representative from Electronic Arts commented.
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