🔗 Share this article Vince Zampella, Has Passed Away in an LA Traffic Collision A photo of Vince Zampella from 2025 The visionary game developer, the mind behind the immensely successful franchise Call of Duty, has died in a traffic collision in Los Angeles, California at the age of 55. The tragic news was verified by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, a game studio which he helped establish. The celebrated video game developer passed away following his automobile collided and burst into flames on a motorway in Los Angeles on this past Sunday, according to. "This is a heartbreaking loss, and our deepest sympathies go to Vince's family, his family, and the countless individuals inspired by his legacy," a representative from Electronic Arts said.