🔗 Share this article Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Has Died in a Los Angeles Vehicle Accident A photo of Vince Zampella from 2025 The visionary game developer, who helped create the globally famous video game Call of Duty, has tragically died in a traffic collision in California he was 55 years old. Zampella's death was announced by Electronic Arts, the publisher that controls Respawn Entertainment, a game studio that he helped create. The renowned industry figure died after his automobile collided and burst into flames on a freeway in the Los Angeles area on Sunday, according to. "This is a heartbreaking loss, and we stand with his family and friends, those closest to him, and the countless individuals inspired by his work," an official with Electronic Arts commented.