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

Zampella in a recent photo
Vince Zampella in July 2025

Vince Zampella, renowned for co-creating the globally famous video game Call of Duty, has died in a car accident in California he was 55 years old.

Zampella's death was verified by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, the development studio he co-founded.

The influential video game developer lost his life when his automobile collided and caught fire on a motorway in the Los Angeles area on Sunday, as reported by.

"This is a devastating loss, and we stand with Vince's family, his loved ones, and the countless individuals inspired by his creative vision," an official with Electronic Arts said.
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