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

The developer in a recent photo
Zampella pictured in mid-2025

The visionary game developer, the mind behind the globally famous video game Call of Duty, has died in a traffic collision in Los Angeles, California aged 55.

His passing was verified by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, the video game company that he helped create.

The renowned video game developer lost his life when his automobile collided and burst into flames on a freeway in LA on this past Sunday, US media outlets report.

"This represents a devastating loss, and we stand with Vince's loved ones, his loved ones, and everyone impacted by his creative vision," a representative from Electronic Arts commented.
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