🔗 Share this article The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Has Died in a California Traffic Collision Zampella pictured in mid-2025 The co-creator of Call of Duty, the mind behind the globally famous franchise Call of Duty, has tragically died in a vehicle crash in the state of California at the age of 55. His passing was verified by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a game studio which he helped establish. The renowned video game developer lost his life when his car crashed and caught fire on a freeway in the Los Angeles area on this past Sunday, US media outlets report. "We are facing a heartbreaking loss, and our hearts are with his family and friends, his loved ones, and everyone impacted by his creative vision," a representative from Electronic Arts commented.