Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Dies in an LA Car Crash

Zampella in a recent photo
Zampella pictured in mid-2025

The co-creator of Call of Duty, the mind behind the immensely successful franchise Call of Duty, has died in a car accident in the state of California aged 55.

The tragic news was verified by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, the development studio that he helped create.

The celebrated video game developer passed away following his automobile collided and was engulfed in flames on a freeway in LA on Sunday, US media outlets report.

"This represents a devastating loss, and we stand with Vince's loved ones, those closest to him, and all those touched by his work," an official with Electronic Arts said.
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