🔗 Share this article Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Has Died in a Los Angeles Vehicle Accident Zampella pictured in mid-2025 The visionary game developer, the mind behind the immensely successful franchise Call of Duty, has tragically died in a vehicle crash in the state of California at the age of 55. His passing was announced by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, a game studio which he helped establish. The influential game designer died after his car crashed and burst into flames on a freeway in the Los Angeles area on Sunday, according to. "This represents a heartbreaking loss, and we stand with Vince's loved ones, those closest to him, and the countless individuals inspired by his work," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts said.