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Vince Zampella Dies at 55: Net Worth, Career, Ex-Wife & Children Explained

Vince Zampella is a co-creator of Call of Duty and founder of Respawn Entertainment, leaves behind a legacy that reshaped modern gaming.

Published By: Amreen Ahmad
Last Updated: December 23, 2025 02:36:00 IST

The gaming world was shocked by the death of Vince Zampella, who has always been at the forefront in the world of gaming with his contributions to major franchises, as well as his influence in shaping the world of first-person shooters. His death signals the end of an era in the gaming world.

Who was Vince Zampella?

Vince Zampella was a pioneer in the field of the American video game industry, with credits as the co-founder of the Call of Duty series as well as the founding of Respawn Entertainment. His passion for the creation of action games has revolutionized the sector over the decades, with his influence having been felt throughout the industry.

Vince Zampella Age

Born in 1970, Vince Zampella passed away when he was 55 years old. His time in the gaming industry was during that important era that saw gaming shift from being an alternate form of entertainment to being the main form of entertainment across the globe.

Vince Zampella Wife & Children

Zampella was married to Brigitte Zampella for 18 years. During this time, he had three children. Though they went through divorce in 2015, sources close to the Zampella family claimed that the split was amiable. Zampella tried to ensure that all that came out in the press had to do with either XYSilicon or other professional pursuits.

Vince Zampella Career

Zampella’s entry into the gaming arena is not very typical in that he initially served in roles such as graphic designer and game tester before rising through the ranks through his hard skills and hard work.

He is a co-founder of Infinity Ward in 2002, responsible for developing a phenomenon called Call of Duty, before moving on to form respawn entertainment in 2010, later acquired by Electronic Arts, where he continued to break boundaries and later became responsible for Battlefield.

Vince Zampella Games

His portfolio is literally a hall of fame list, including titles such as Call of Duty, Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Apex Legends and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Each game represented his focus on fluid gameplay, cinematic storytelling and a player centric design, inspiring numerous game developers everywhere.

Vince Zampella Net Worth

At the time of his death, his net worth was valued at about $40 million. His net worth can be attributed to the acquisition of studios, executive positions, as well as the high-profile lawsuit that he won concerning the payment of royalties regarding ‘Call of Duty’ from Activision.

Vince Zampella Cause of Death 

Zampella died in a tragic car accident on Angeles Crest Highway in southern California. It was confirmed that the car left the road and erupted in flames. The cause of the car accident has not been ascertained.

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