Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Has Died in an LA Traffic Collision

Vince Zampella in a recent photo
Zampella pictured in mid-2025

The co-creator of Call of Duty, renowned for co-creating the globally famous franchise Call of Duty, has died in a car accident in California aged 55.

Zampella's death was confirmed by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a game studio that he helped create.

The celebrated industry figure died after his vehicle was involved in a crash and caught fire on a freeway in LA on Sunday, according to.

"We are facing an unimaginable loss, and our deepest sympathies go to Vince's loved ones, his family, and all those touched by his legacy," a representative from Electronic Arts said.
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