Vince Zampella, Co-Creator of 'Call of Duty,' Dies at 55 in Car Crash
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Vince Zampella, Co-Creator of 'Call of Duty,' Dies at 55 in Car Crash

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Vince Zampella, a pivotal figure in the video game industry and co-creator of the 'Call of Duty' franchise, has died at 55 following a car accident in California.

Vince Zampella, a prominent video game developer and co-creator of the 'Call of Duty' franchise, died Sunday at the age of 55 in a car accident on Angeles Crest Highway in California.

The California Highway Patrol reported that the crash occurred around 12:45 p.m. when the vehicle Zampella was driving veered off the road, struck a concrete barrier, and caught fire. A passenger was ejected and later died at a hospital.

Zampella co-founded Infinity Ward in 2002, leading the development of the original 'Call of Duty' game in 2003. He later established Respawn Entertainment in 2010, known for titles such as 'Titanfall,' 'Apex Legends,' and 'Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.'

Electronic Arts, which acquired Respawn in 2017, stated, "A friend, colleague, leader and visionary creator, his work helped shape modern interactive entertainment and inspired millions of players and developers around the world."

Zampella is survived by his three children.

Source

Los Angeles Times

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Vince Zampella, 'Call of Duty' Co-Creator, Dies at 55 in Car Crash

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