Vince Zampella, Has Passed Away in a California Car Crash

Vince Zampella in a recent photo
A photo of Vince Zampella from 2025

The visionary game developer, who helped create the immensely successful first-person shooter Call of Duty, has tragically died in a vehicle crash in the state of California aged 55.

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

The influential game designer passed away following his vehicle was involved in a crash and burst into flames on a highway in LA on Sunday morning, as reported by.

"This represents a heartbreaking loss, and we stand with his family and friends, his family, and all those touched by his creative vision," an official with Electronic Arts stated.
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