Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Has Passed Away in an LA Vehicle Accident

Zampella in a recent photo
Vince Zampella in July 2025

The co-creator of Call of Duty, renowned for co-creating the immensely successful first-person shooter Call of Duty, has passed away in a traffic collision in California he was 55 years old.

The tragic news was confirmed by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, a game studio which he helped establish.

The celebrated industry figure passed away following his automobile collided and caught fire on a highway in LA on this past Sunday, as reported by.

"This is a devastating loss, and our deepest sympathies go to his family and friends, those closest to him, and the countless individuals inspired by his legacy," a representative from Electronic Arts stated.
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