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Vince Zampella, the mind behind the immensely successful first-person shooter Call of Duty, has passed away in a car accident in the state of California he was 55 years old.

Zampella's death was confirmed by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, the development studio that he helped create.

The influential industry figure lost his life when his car crashed and was engulfed in flames on a highway in the Los Angeles area on Sunday morning, according to.

"We are facing a devastating loss, and we stand with Vince's family, his loved ones, and the countless individuals inspired by his legacy," a representative from Electronic Arts commented.