Vince Zampella, Has Died in an LA Traffic Collision

Vince Zampella in 2025
A photo of Vince Zampella from 2025

The visionary game developer, renowned for co-creating the immensely successful first-person shooter Call of Duty, has passed away in a vehicle crash in California at the age of 55.

Zampella's death was announced by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, a game studio he co-founded.

The celebrated video game developer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles on Sunday, as reported by.

"This is a heartbreaking loss, and our deepest sympathies go to Vince's loved ones, his loved ones, and all those touched by his legacy," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts said.
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