Vince Zampella, Has Died in a Los Angeles Vehicle Accident

The developer in a recent photo
Vince Zampella in July 2025

Vince Zampella, the mind behind the globally famous video game Call of Duty, has passed away in a traffic collision in Los Angeles, California at the age of 55.

His passing was announced by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, a game studio which he helped establish.

The celebrated industry figure lost his life when his car crashed and caught fire on a motorway in Los Angeles on Sunday, according to.

"This is an unimaginable loss, and our deepest sympathies go to Vince's loved ones, those closest to him, and all those touched by his work," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts commented.
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