Vince Zampella, Has Died in a Los Angeles Traffic Collision

The developer in July 2025
Zampella pictured in mid-2025

Vince Zampella, who helped create the wildly popular first-person shooter Call of Duty, has passed away in a traffic collision in the state of California at the age of 55.

Zampella's death was confirmed by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a game studio he co-founded.

The celebrated game designer lost his life when his car crashed and burst into flames on a highway in Los Angeles on this past Sunday, as reported by.

"This is a devastating loss, and our deepest sympathies go to Vince's family, those closest to him, and everyone impacted by his legacy," an official with Electronic Arts said.
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