Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Dies in a California Vehicle Accident

Zampella in 2025
Vince Zampella in July 2025

The visionary game developer, who helped create the globally famous video game Call of Duty, has passed away in a car accident in California aged 55.

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

The celebrated game designer died after his car crashed and burst into flames on a freeway in LA on Sunday morning, according to.

"We are facing a devastating loss, and our deepest sympathies go to his family and friends, those closest to him, and all those touched by his work," a representative from Electronic Arts said.
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