đź”— Share this article Vince Zampella, a Gaming Pioneer, Has Died in a California Car Crash A photo of Vince Zampella from 2025 The visionary game developer, renowned for co-creating the wildly popular franchise Call of Duty, has tragically died in a traffic collision in the state of California he was 55 years old. The tragic news was verified by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, the video game company that he helped create. The celebrated game designer died after his car crashed and burst into flames on a highway in Los Angeles on this past Sunday, according to. "This represents an unimaginable loss, and we stand with Vince's loved ones, his family, and everyone impacted by his creative vision," an official with Electronic Arts stated.