Vince Zampella, Has Died in an LA Vehicle Accident

Vince Zampella in 2025
Zampella pictured in mid-2025

The visionary game developer, renowned for co-creating the wildly popular franchise Call of Duty, has tragically died in a traffic collision in Los Angeles, California at the age of 55.

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

The influential game designer passed away following his vehicle was involved in a crash and caught fire on a motorway in Los Angeles on this past Sunday, according to.

"This is a heartbreaking loss, and our hearts are with his family and friends, his family, and the countless individuals inspired by his work," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts said.
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