Call Of Duty Co-Creator Vince Zampella Reported Dead
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Los Angeles — Vince Zampella, co-creator of the Call of Duty franchise and head of Respawn Entertainment, died after a single-vehicle crash on Angeles Crest Highway on Sunday, authorities and his employer confirmed. The California Highway Patrol reported the vehicle veered off the roadway around 12:45 p.m., struck a concrete barrier and became engulfed in flames; two occupants were involved and both later died. Electronic Arts and local broadcaster NBC4 provided confirmation and reporting. Multiple witness videos circulated online showing the burned vehicle. Authorities have not released a cause and continue to investigate. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. 1990s: Zampella began career as a game designer and rose in the industry.
- 2. 2002–2003: Co-founded Infinity Ward and helped launch Call of Duty in 2003.
- 3. 2010: Left Activision and founded Respawn Entertainment, later producing Titanfall and Apex Legends.
- 4. 2017: Electronic Arts acquired Respawn Entertainment.
- 5. 21 December 2025: Zampella died in a single-vehicle crash on Angeles Crest Highway; reports and confirmations followed in subsequent days.
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