Vince Zampella, Has Passed Away in a California Vehicle Accident

Vince Zampella in a recent photo
Vince Zampella in July 2025

The visionary game developer, the mind behind the globally famous first-person shooter Call of Duty, has died in a vehicle crash in Los Angeles, California he was 55 years old.

The tragic news was announced by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a game studio that he helped create.

The influential game designer died after his vehicle was involved in a crash and caught fire on a freeway in Los Angeles on Sunday, US media outlets report.

"This represents a devastating loss, and we stand with Vince's loved ones, those closest to him, and all those touched by his legacy," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts commented.
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