🔗 Share this article Vince Zampella, Has Passed Away in a Los Angeles Car Crash Zampella pictured in mid-2025 Vince Zampella, the mind behind the globally famous franchise Call of Duty, has passed away in a vehicle crash in Los Angeles, California he was 55 years old. Zampella's death was announced by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment, the video game company that he helped create. The celebrated industry figure died after his automobile collided and burst into flames on a freeway in the Los Angeles area on this past Sunday, as reported by. "This represents a heartbreaking loss, and our deepest sympathies go to Vince's loved ones, his loved ones, and the countless individuals inspired by his legacy," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts said.