Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Has Died in an LA Vehicle Accident

Vince Zampella in a recent photo
Vince Zampella in July 2025

The co-creator of Call of Duty, renowned for co-creating the globally famous franchise Call of Duty, has passed away in a vehicle crash in Los Angeles, California he was 55 years old.

The tragic news was verified by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a game studio he co-founded.

The influential game designer died after his automobile collided and was engulfed in flames on a motorway in LA on Sunday morning, as reported by.

"We are facing an unimaginable loss, and our hearts are with Vince's family, his loved ones, and all those touched by his legacy," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts stated.
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