🔗 Share this article Vince Zampella, Has Passed Away in a California Car Crash Vince Zampella in July 2025 The co-creator of Call of Duty, who helped create the globally famous franchise Call of Duty, has died in a traffic collision in California aged 55. The tragic news was verified by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, a game studio he co-founded. The influential industry figure passed away following his automobile collided and burst into flames on a freeway in Los Angeles on Sunday, according to. "We are facing an unimaginable loss, and we stand with Vince's loved ones, his loved ones, and the countless individuals inspired by his creative vision," an official with Electronic Arts said.