Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Has Died in an LA Car Crash

Zampella in 2025
Zampella pictured in mid-2025

The visionary game developer, renowned for co-creating the wildly popular first-person shooter Call of Duty, has passed away in a car accident in Los Angeles, California at the age of 55.

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

The celebrated industry figure passed away following his car crashed and caught fire on a freeway in Los Angeles on this past Sunday, as reported by.

"This represents an unimaginable loss, and our deepest sympathies go to Vince's loved ones, those closest to him, and everyone impacted by his work," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts stated.
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