The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Has Passed Away in an LA Vehicle Accident

The developer in July 2025
Vince Zampella in July 2025

The visionary game developer, the mind behind the wildly popular video game Call of Duty, has tragically died in a traffic collision in Los Angeles, California aged 55.

His passing was verified by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, the video game company which he helped establish.

The renowned game designer passed away following his automobile collided and burst into flames on a freeway in LA on this past Sunday, US media outlets report.

"We are facing a devastating loss, and we stand with his family and friends, his loved ones, and everyone impacted by his work," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts commented.
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