🔗 Share this article Vince Zampella, Dies in a California Vehicle Accident Zampella pictured in mid-2025 The visionary game developer, the mind behind the wildly popular video game Call of Duty, has tragically died in a traffic collision in California aged 55. Zampella's death was announced by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, the video game company he co-founded. The renowned industry figure passed away following his vehicle was involved in a crash and caught fire on a motorway in LA on this past Sunday, as reported by. "This is a heartbreaking loss, and we stand with Vince's loved ones, his family, and the countless individuals inspired by his legacy," an official with Electronic Arts said.