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

Vince Zampella in 2025
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The co-creator of Call of Duty, who helped create the globally famous video game Call of Duty, has died in a vehicle crash in Los Angeles, California aged 55.

The tragic news 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 burst into flames on a freeway in LA on Sunday, as reported by.

"We are facing a heartbreaking loss, and our hearts are with his family and friends, those closest to him, and the countless individuals inspired by his legacy," a representative from Electronic Arts stated.
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