🔗 Share this article Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Has Passed Away in a Los Angeles Vehicle Accident Vince Zampella in July 2025 Vince Zampella, renowned for co-creating the immensely successful franchise Call of Duty, has tragically died in a traffic collision in California at the age of 55. The tragic news was confirmed by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a game studio that he helped create. The celebrated industry figure died after his vehicle was involved in a crash and caught fire on a freeway in LA on this past Sunday, according to. "We are facing a devastating loss, and our deepest sympathies go to his family and friends, his family, and the countless individuals inspired by his creative vision," an official with Electronic Arts said.