Vince Zampella, Has Passed Away in a Los Angeles Traffic Collision

The developer in July 2025
Zampella pictured in mid-2025

Vince Zampella, renowned for co-creating the wildly popular first-person shooter Call of Duty, has passed away in a vehicle crash in California at the age of 55.

His passing was announced by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, the development studio which he helped establish.

The celebrated video game developer passed away following his vehicle was involved in a crash and burst into flames on a freeway in the Los Angeles area on this past Sunday, according to.

"This represents an unimaginable loss, and our hearts are with Vince's family, those closest to him, and all those touched by his work," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts stated.
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