🔗 Share this article The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Has Passed Away in a California Car Crash Zampella pictured in mid-2025 The co-creator of Call of Duty, the mind behind the globally famous franchise Call of Duty, has tragically died in a traffic collision in California he was 55 years old. The tragic news was verified by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a game studio which he helped establish. The celebrated industry figure passed away following his automobile collided and burst into flames on a highway in the Los Angeles area on this past Sunday, as reported by. "This represents a heartbreaking loss, and our hearts are with Vince's loved ones, his loved ones, and the countless individuals inspired by his legacy," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts stated.