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Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Has Died in an LA Car Crash

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A photo of Vince Zampella from 2025

The co-creator of Call of Duty, the mind behind the immensely successful 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, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, the video game company that he helped create.

The renowned game designer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in LA on Sunday morning, as reported by.

"This represents an unimaginable loss, and our deepest sympathies go to his family and friends, his loved ones, and the countless individuals inspired by his legacy," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts stated.
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