Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Dies in a Los Angeles Vehicle Accident

The developer in 2025
Vince Zampella in July 2025

The co-creator of Call of Duty, who helped create the immensely successful franchise Call of Duty, has died in a traffic collision in Los Angeles, California aged 55.

The tragic news was announced 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 automobile collided and caught fire on a highway in the Los Angeles area on Sunday, US media outlets report.

"This is a devastating loss, and our hearts are with Vince's family, his loved ones, and everyone impacted by his work," a representative from Electronic Arts stated.
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