Vince Zampella, Has Passed Away in a Los Angeles Traffic Collision

Zampella in a recent photo
Vince Zampella in July 2025

Vince Zampella, renowned for co-creating the immensely successful first-person shooter Call of Duty, has passed away in a car accident in California at the age of 55.

The tragic news was verified by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, the development studio he co-founded.

The celebrated video game developer died after his automobile collided and was engulfed in flames on a motorway in Los Angeles on Sunday, according to.

"We are facing a heartbreaking loss, and our hearts are with Vince's loved ones, his family, and everyone impacted by his legacy," an official with Electronic Arts commented.
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