The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Has Passed Away in an LA Traffic Collision

The developer in July 2025
Zampella pictured in mid-2025

Vince Zampella, the mind behind the wildly popular video game Call of Duty, has passed away in a car accident in Los Angeles, California he was 55 years old.

His passing was confirmed by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, a game studio that he helped create.

The celebrated video game developer died after his vehicle was involved in a crash and caught fire on a motorway in LA on Sunday, US media outlets report.

"We are facing a devastating loss, and our deepest sympathies go to Vince's loved ones, his loved ones, and the countless individuals inspired by his legacy," an official with Electronic Arts said.
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