🔗 Share this article Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Has Passed Away in a California Traffic Collision Vince Zampella in July 2025 Vince Zampella, who helped create the wildly popular video game Call of Duty, has died in a traffic collision in Los Angeles, California at the age of 55. Zampella's death was verified by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, the video game company he co-founded. The renowned video game developer lost his life when his vehicle was involved in a crash and burst into flames on a motorway in Los Angeles on Sunday morning, as reported by. "This is a heartbreaking loss, and our hearts are with his family and friends, his family, and the countless individuals inspired by his legacy," an official with Electronic Arts stated.