Vince Zampella, Dies in an LA Car Crash

Zampella in July 2025
A photo of Vince Zampella from 2025

The visionary game developer, the mind behind the wildly popular 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, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, a game studio he co-founded.

The influential game designer passed away following his automobile collided and was engulfed in flames on a highway in LA on Sunday, according to.

"We are facing a devastating loss, and we stand with Vince's loved ones, his loved ones, and all those touched by his creative vision," an official with Electronic Arts said.
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