The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Dies in a Los Angeles Car Crash

Zampella in July 2025
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The co-creator of Call of Duty, who helped create the wildly popular video game Call of Duty, has passed away in a vehicle crash in California aged 55.

His passing was confirmed by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a game studio which he helped establish.

The renowned video game developer died after his automobile collided and was engulfed in flames on a motorway in the Los Angeles area on this past Sunday, as reported by.

"This represents an unimaginable loss, and our hearts are with Vince's family, his family, and everyone impacted by his legacy," an official with Electronic Arts said.
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