The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Has Passed Away in a Los Angeles Traffic Collision

Vince Zampella in 2025
Vince Zampella in July 2025

Vince Zampella, renowned for co-creating the globally famous first-person shooter Call of Duty, has tragically died in a traffic collision in Los Angeles, California he was 55 years old.

The tragic news was confirmed by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, the video game company that he helped create.

The celebrated game designer died after his car crashed and burst into flames on a motorway in Los Angeles on Sunday, as reported by.

"This represents an unimaginable loss, and our deepest sympathies go to Vince's loved ones, his family, and all those touched by his legacy," a representative from Electronic Arts stated.
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