Electronic Arts Leadership Shaken as Respawn Founder Vince Zampella Dies in Crash

Los Angeles, Tuesday, 23 December 2025.
Vince Zampella, the visionary executive overseeing Electronic Arts’ (NASDAQ: EA) critical first-person shooter portfolio, died Sunday in a Ferrari crash near Los Angeles. As the co-creator of the multi-billion dollar Call of Duty franchise and founder of Respawn Entertainment, Zampella’s sudden passing at 55 creates a significant strategic void for EA. He was pivotal in revitalizing the Battlefield series and sustaining the success of Apex Legends, marking a profound loss for the gaming industry’s leadership landscape.