Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Dies in an LA Car Crash

Zampella in July 2025
Zampella pictured in mid-2025

The visionary game developer, who helped create the wildly popular franchise Call of Duty, has passed away in a car accident in Los Angeles, California aged 55.

Zampella's death was announced by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, the video game company he co-founded.

The renowned game designer died after his automobile collided and was engulfed in flames on a motorway in the Los Angeles area on this past Sunday, according to.

"This represents a heartbreaking loss, and we stand with Vince's loved ones, his loved ones, and everyone impacted by his legacy," a representative from Electronic Arts stated.
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