🔗 Share this article The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Has Passed Away in a California Car Crash Zampella pictured in mid-2025 The co-creator of Call of Duty, renowned for co-creating the immensely successful video game Call of Duty, has died in a traffic collision in Los Angeles, California he was 55 years old. The tragic news was confirmed by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a game studio which he helped establish. The influential video game developer passed away following his vehicle was involved in a crash and burst into flames on a motorway in the Los Angeles area on this past Sunday, according to. "This represents a heartbreaking loss, and our hearts are with his family and friends, his loved ones, and all those touched by his legacy," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts commented.