Vince Zampella, Has Died in a Los Angeles Vehicle Accident

Zampella in 2025
Vince Zampella in July 2025

Vince Zampella, the mind behind the globally famous first-person shooter Call of Duty, has passed away in a traffic collision in California he was 55 years old.

His passing was announced by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, a game studio that he helped create.

The celebrated game designer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a motorway in LA on Sunday, as reported by.

"We are facing a heartbreaking loss, and our hearts are with his family and friends, his family, and the countless individuals inspired by his work," an official with Electronic Arts said.
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