Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Has Died in an LA Vehicle Accident

The developer in July 2025
A photo of Vince Zampella from 2025

The co-creator of Call of Duty, the mind behind the globally famous first-person shooter Call of Duty, has passed away in a traffic collision in the state of California at the age of 55.

The tragic news was announced by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a game studio he co-founded.

The influential industry figure passed away following his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in LA on Sunday morning, according to.

"We are facing a heartbreaking loss, and our deepest sympathies go to Vince's loved ones, his loved ones, and everyone impacted by his work," a representative from Electronic Arts said.
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