Vince Zampella, Dies in a Los Angeles Vehicle Accident

Vince Zampella in 2025
A photo of Vince Zampella from 2025

Vince Zampella, who helped create the globally famous first-person shooter Call of Duty, has died in a vehicle crash in Los Angeles, California he was 55 years old.

The tragic news was confirmed by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, the development studio that he helped create.

The celebrated video game developer died after his vehicle was involved in a crash and burst into flames on a motorway in LA on Sunday, as reported by.

"This represents a heartbreaking loss, and our hearts are with Vince's family, his family, and everyone impacted by his creative vision," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts stated.
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