Vince Zampella, Has Died in an LA Car Crash

The developer in 2025
A photo of Vince Zampella from 2025

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

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

The renowned industry figure passed away following his automobile collided and burst into flames on a freeway in the Los Angeles area on Sunday morning, according to.

"This is an unimaginable loss, and our hearts are with Vince's loved ones, those closest to him, and all those touched by his work," an official with Electronic Arts commented.
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