Vince Zampella, Has Passed Away in a California Traffic Collision

Vince Zampella in July 2025
Zampella pictured in mid-2025

The visionary game developer, the mind behind the globally famous franchise Call of Duty, has tragically died in a traffic collision in California he was 55 years old.

The tragic news was announced by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a game studio he co-founded.

The celebrated game designer passed away following his vehicle was involved in a crash and caught fire on a freeway in Los Angeles on Sunday morning, according to.

"This is a devastating loss, and our deepest sympathies go to Vince's family, his loved ones, and all those touched by his legacy," a representative from Electronic Arts stated.
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