The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Has Passed Away in a California Vehicle Accident

Vince Zampella in 2025
Zampella pictured in mid-2025

The co-creator of Call of Duty, the mind behind the globally famous franchise Call of Duty, has passed away in a car accident in Los Angeles, California aged 55.

The tragic news was confirmed by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, a game studio which he helped establish.

The renowned industry figure lost his life when his vehicle was involved in a crash and was engulfed in flames on a motorway in the Los Angeles area on Sunday, according to.

"This is a devastating loss, and our hearts are with his family and friends, those closest to him, and all those touched by his creative vision," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts commented.
Frank Garrett
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Maya Chen is a tech journalist with over a decade of experience covering AI advancements and consumer electronics for various publications.

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