đź”— Share this article Vince Zampella, Dies in a California Car Crash Vince Zampella in July 2025 The visionary game developer, the mind behind the immensely successful franchise Call of Duty, has died in a car accident in California at the age of 55. Zampella's death was announced by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, the development studio which he helped establish. The celebrated video game developer passed away following his vehicle was involved in a crash and caught fire on a freeway in the Los Angeles area on this past Sunday, US media outlets report. "This represents an unimaginable loss, and we stand with Vince's family, his loved ones, and everyone impacted by his work," a representative from Electronic Arts stated.