Vince Zampella, Has Passed Away in a California Car Crash

Zampella in July 2025
Zampella pictured in mid-2025

The visionary game developer, renowned for co-creating the immensely successful first-person shooter Call of Duty, has tragically died in a car accident in Los Angeles, California at the age of 55.

Zampella's death was confirmed by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, the development studio he co-founded.

The renowned industry figure passed away following his vehicle was involved in a crash and burst into flames on a motorway in the Los Angeles area on this past Sunday, according to.

"This is a heartbreaking loss, and our deepest sympathies go to Vince's family, his family, and all those touched by his legacy," a representative from Electronic Arts stated.
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