Vince Zampella, Dies in a California Vehicle Accident

The developer in a recent photo
Vince Zampella in July 2025

Vince Zampella, the mind behind the globally famous first-person shooter Call of Duty, has passed away in a car accident in California he was 55 years old.

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

The renowned game designer died after his automobile collided and was engulfed in flames on a highway in the Los Angeles area on Sunday, according to.

"This is an unimaginable loss, and our hearts are with his family and friends, his family, and everyone impacted by his legacy," a representative from Electronic Arts said.
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