Vince Zampella, Has Passed Away in a California Vehicle Accident

Zampella in 2025
A photo of Vince Zampella from 2025

Vince Zampella, renowned for co-creating the wildly popular video game Call of Duty, has died in a vehicle crash in Los Angeles, California at the age of 55.

The tragic news was confirmed by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, the video game company that he helped create.

The celebrated game designer lost his life when his vehicle was involved in a crash and caught fire on a freeway in the Los Angeles area on Sunday, according to.

"This is an unimaginable loss, and our hearts are with his family and friends, his family, and all those touched by his work," a representative from Electronic Arts stated.
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