Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Dies in an LA Vehicle Accident

Vince Zampella in 2025
A photo of Vince Zampella from 2025

Vince Zampella, renowned for co-creating the globally famous first-person shooter Call of Duty, has died in a car accident in the state of California he was 55 years old.

The tragic news was verified by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, a game studio that he helped create.

The influential industry figure lost his life when his vehicle was involved in a crash and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles on Sunday, according to.

"This represents a heartbreaking loss, and our hearts are with his family and friends, his family, and all those touched by his creative vision," a representative from Electronic Arts commented.
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