Vince Zampella, Has Died in a California Traffic Collision

Vince Zampella in July 2025
Vince Zampella in July 2025

The visionary game developer, renowned for co-creating the globally famous first-person shooter Call of Duty, has tragically died in a car accident in California at the age of 55.

Zampella's death was announced by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, the video game company he co-founded.

The celebrated industry figure passed away following his vehicle was involved in a crash and caught fire on a highway in the Los Angeles area on Sunday morning, US media outlets report.

"This is a devastating loss, and we stand with Vince's family, those closest to him, and the countless individuals inspired by his work," an official with Electronic Arts stated.
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