Vince Zampella, Dies in a California Traffic Collision

Zampella in a recent photo
Zampella pictured in mid-2025

Vince Zampella, who helped create the immensely successful first-person shooter Call of Duty, has passed away in a vehicle crash in California he was 55 years old.

The tragic news was verified by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, the development studio that he helped create.

The renowned game designer lost his life when his automobile collided and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles on Sunday morning, as reported by.

"This represents an unimaginable loss, and we stand with Vince's family, his family, and all those touched by his legacy," an official with Electronic Arts said.
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