The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Has Passed Away in a Los Angeles Car Crash

Vince Zampella in July 2025
Vince Zampella in July 2025

The co-creator of Call of Duty, renowned for co-creating the immensely successful first-person shooter Call of Duty, has tragically died in a vehicle crash in California at the age of 55.

The tragic news was verified by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, a game studio he co-founded.

The influential industry figure passed away following his vehicle was involved in a crash and caught fire on a motorway in the Los Angeles area on this past Sunday, according to.

"We are facing a devastating loss, and our deepest sympathies go to Vince's loved ones, his loved ones, and all those touched by his creative vision," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts commented.
Jeremiah Simpson
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