Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Dies in a California Vehicle Accident

Vince Zampella in 2025
Zampella pictured in mid-2025

The co-creator of Call of Duty, renowned for co-creating the wildly popular first-person shooter Call of Duty, has passed away in a car accident in California aged 55.

His passing was confirmed by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a game studio that he helped create.

The renowned industry figure passed away following his automobile collided and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles on this past Sunday, according to.

"This represents an unimaginable loss, and our deepest sympathies go to Vince's family, those closest to him, and everyone impacted by his work," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts commented.
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