Vince Zampella, Has Passed Away in an LA Vehicle Accident

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

Vince Zampella, the mind behind the globally famous franchise Call of Duty, has died in a car accident in California at the age of 55.

His passing was confirmed by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, the development studio he co-founded.

The influential industry figure died after his automobile collided and burst into flames on a motorway in Los Angeles on Sunday morning, according to.

"We are facing a heartbreaking loss, and we stand with Vince's family, those closest to him, and everyone impacted by his creative vision," an official with Electronic Arts said.
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