🔗 Share this article Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Dies in a California Vehicle Accident Vince Zampella in July 2025 The visionary game developer, renowned for co-creating the wildly popular video game Call of Duty, has passed away in a vehicle crash in the state of 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 video game developer passed away following his car crashed and burst into flames on a freeway in the Los Angeles area on Sunday, as reported by. "This is a heartbreaking loss, and we stand with Vince's family, those closest to him, and the countless individuals inspired by his creative vision," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts commented.