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Vince Zampella, co-creator of the 'Call of Duty' video game franchise, dies at 55

By Alana Wise

Published December 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM EST

Vince Zampella, co-creator of the hit Call of Duty video games, has died in a Los Angeles car crash.

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