Vince Zampella, the legendary co-creator of Call of Duty and head of Respawn Entertainment, died at age 55 on Dec. 21, 2025, in a tragic car accident on California’s Angeles Crest Highway. A pioneer whose work spanned from Infinity Ward to the Star Wars Jedi franchise and Apex Legends, Zampella was a defining force in the video game industry. His death marks a massive loss for the global gaming community, occurring just months after he successfully led the revitalization of the Battlefield series.
