🔗 Share this article The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Has Passed Away in an LA Vehicle Accident Zampella pictured in mid-2025 The co-creator of Call of Duty, renowned for co-creating the globally famous first-person shooter Call of Duty, has died in a traffic collision in Los Angeles, California aged 55. His passing was verified by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, the development studio he co-founded. The celebrated industry figure died after his car crashed and was engulfed in flames on a motorway in LA on this past Sunday, US media outlets report. "This is a heartbreaking loss, and our deepest sympathies go to his family and friends, his family, and all those touched by his work," a representative from Electronic Arts stated.