🔗 Share this article The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Has Passed Away in a California Vehicle Accident A photo of Vince Zampella from 2025 The co-creator of Call of Duty, the mind behind the wildly popular franchise Call of Duty, has tragically died in a car accident in Los Angeles, California aged 55. His passing was announced by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, the video game company that he helped create. The celebrated game designer passed away following his automobile collided and burst into flames on a freeway in LA on Sunday, according to. "This is a heartbreaking loss, and we stand with his family and friends, his loved ones, and all those touched by his work," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts commented.