Call of Duty Creator Vince Zampella Dead at 55 After Fiery Car Crash
A gaming titan has fallen.
Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella—who also had a hand in shaping beloved games such as Titanfall and Apex Legends—died in a Southern California car crash Dec. 21. He was 55.
“This is an unimaginable loss, and our hearts are with Vince’s family, his loved ones, and all those touched by his work,” his employer Electronic Arts said in a Dec. 22 statement to The Guardian. “Vince’s influence on the video game industry was profound and far-reaching.”
The video game publisher continued, “A friend, colleague, leader and visionary creator, his work helped shape modern interactive entertainment and inspired millions of players and developers around the world. His legacy will continue to shape how games are made and how players connect for generations to come.”
Zampella was involved in single-vehicle crash around 12:45 p.m. in the San Gabriel Mountains near Los Angeles, according to the California Highway Patrol. The vehicle veered off the road and hit a concrete barrier, trapping the driver—identified as Zampella by NBC Los Angeles—inside as it burned.
