The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Dies in an LA Car Crash

Zampella in a recent photo
Zampella pictured in mid-2025

The visionary game developer, the mind behind the globally famous video game Call of Duty, has passed away in a car accident in California at the age of 55.

Zampella's death was announced by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, the video game company he co-founded.

The renowned game designer passed away following his vehicle was involved in a crash and was engulfed in flames on a freeway in the Los Angeles area on Sunday morning, US media outlets report.

"This represents a devastating loss, and our hearts are with his family and friends, his family, and the countless individuals inspired by his legacy," a representative from Electronic Arts commented.
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