Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Dies in an LA Car Crash

The developer in 2025
Vince Zampella in July 2025

Vince Zampella, who helped create the wildly popular video game Call of Duty, has tragically died in a traffic collision in Los Angeles, California aged 55.

His passing was verified by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, the video game company he co-founded.

The influential industry figure passed away following his automobile collided and burst into flames on a freeway in LA on Sunday, according to.

"This is an unimaginable loss, and we stand with his family and friends, his family, and all those touched by his creative vision," an official with Electronic Arts stated.
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