🔗 Share this article Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Has Passed Away in a California Vehicle Accident Zampella pictured in mid-2025 Vince Zampella, the mind behind the wildly popular franchise Call of Duty, has tragically died in a traffic collision in Los Angeles, California at the age of 55. The tragic news was announced by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, a game studio that he helped create. The renowned video game developer passed away following his automobile collided and burst into flames on a motorway in Los Angeles on Sunday, according to. "This represents a heartbreaking loss, and our hearts are with his family and friends, those closest to him, and all those touched by his legacy," a representative from Electronic Arts stated.