Vince Zampella, Dies in a Los Angeles Car Crash

Zampella in 2025
Vince Zampella in July 2025

The visionary game developer, renowned for co-creating the immensely successful video game Call of Duty, has passed away in a traffic collision in the state of California at the age of 55.

Zampella's death was verified by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a game studio he co-founded.

The renowned game designer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a motorway in Los Angeles on this past Sunday, according to.

"This represents a devastating loss, and we stand with his family and friends, his loved ones, and all those touched by his legacy," a representative from Electronic Arts commented.
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