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Who was Vince Zampella? ‘Call of Duty’ developer killed in Angeles Crest Highway crash
Vince Zampella, co-founder of Respawn Entertainment, died in a car crash in Southern California at age 55.
Vince Zampella, a prominent video game developer and co-founder of Respawn Entertainment, died Sunday in a single-car crash on Southern California's Angeles Crest Highway, according to NBC4 Investigates and the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
The crash occurred around 12:45 pm local time on the road north of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Mountains. The southbound car reportedly veered off the road, struck a concrete barrier, and caught fire.
The driver was trapped inside, and a passenger was ejected from the vehicle. Authorities confirmed the driver died at the scene, while the passenger later died at a hospital.
The cause of the crash has not been released.
Who was Vince Zampella?
Zampella, 55, was a leading figure in the gaming world. He was the former CEO of Infinity Ward, the studio behind the blockbuster Call of Duty franchise. In 2010, he co-founded Respawn Entertainment in Chatsworth, California, which was later acquired by Electronic Arts (EA) in 2017.
Under his leadership, Respawn developed several highly successful titles, including Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Apex Legends, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
He also led an EA studio in Playa Vista that contributed to the Battlefield video game series.
Zampella was married to Brigitte Zampella for 18 years, and the couple had three children together. All three were reported as minors in 2015. Brigitte filed for divorce in 2015, citing irreconcilable differences, and sought primary custody of the children along with spousal support.
