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Vince Zampella, Co-Creator of 'Call of Duty', Dies in Tragic Car Crash

Vince Zampella, the co-creator of the iconic video game franchise 'Call of Duty' and founder of Respawn Entertainment, tragically passed away in a car crash on December 21, 2025. The accident occurred on the Angeles Crest Highway in California while he was driving a Ferrari, which caught fire after the crash. His death is a significant loss for the gaming community, where he made lasting contributions through titles like 'Titanfall' and 'Apex Legends'.

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Vince Zampella, Co-Creator of 'Call of Duty', Dies in Tragic Car Crash

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BBC News3 days ago

Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash

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Vince Zampella, co-creator of the iconic video game franchise 'Call of Duty' and founder of Respawn Entertainment, tragically died in a car crash on December 21, 2025, while driving a Ferrari on the Angeles Crest Highway near Los Angeles. His vehicle reportedly caught fire following the accident.

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France 243 days ago

Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies aged 55 in car crash

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Vince Zampella, co-creator of the iconic 'Call of Duty' franchise and founder of Respawn Entertainment, tragically died in a car crash on December 21, 2025, while driving a Ferrari on the Angeles Crest Highway in California. Electronic Arts confirmed his passing, highlighting the significant loss to the gaming community.

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Los Angeles Times3 days ago

Vince Zampella, 'Call of Duty' co-creator, dies in fiery crash of Ferrari on Angeles Crest Highway

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Vince Zampella, co-creator of the 'Call of Duty' franchise and founder of Respawn Entertainment, tragically died in a fiery crash while driving a Ferrari on the Angeles Crest Highway. His contributions to the gaming industry, particularly through 'Call of Duty' and 'Apex Legends', have left a significant mark on the landscape of video games.

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Sky News3 days ago

Call Of Duty co-creator dies in crash

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E! Online3 days ago

Call of Duty Creator Vince Zampella Dead After Fiery Car Crash

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Vince Zampella, co-creator of the iconic video game franchise 'Call of Duty' and founder of Respawn Entertainment, tragically passed away in a fiery car crash on December 21 while driving a Ferrari on the Angeles Crest Highway in Southern California. His death marks a significant loss for the gaming industry, where he was instrumental in shaping popular titles such as 'Titanfall' and 'Apex Legends'.

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Deadline3 days ago

‘Call Of Duty’ Creator Vince Zampella Dies At 55 In Los Angeles-Area Car Crash

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Vince Zampella, co-creator of the iconic video game franchise 'Call of Duty,' tragically died at the age of 55 in a single-car accident on December 21, 2025, while driving a Ferrari on the Angeles Crest Highway near Los Angeles. The incident was reported by multiple sources, highlighting the sudden loss of a prominent figure in the gaming industry.

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Variety3 days ago

Vince Zampella, ‘Call of Duty’ Creator, Dies at 55 in Car Accident

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Vince Zampella, co-creator of the renowned video game franchise 'Call of Duty,' tragically died in a single-car accident on December 21, 2025, while driving a Ferrari on the Angeles Crest Highway near Los Angeles. He was 55 years old at the time of the incident, which occurred around 12:45 p.m. and resulted in a fiery crash.

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via Variety