Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies aged 69 in plane crash
Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot has died in a plane crash aged 69.
Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot has died in a plane crash aged 69.
The businessman, who co-founded the video game publisher in 1986 alongside his brothers Yves, Michael, Gérard and Christian, is one of two people who were tragically killed in an accident on June 19.
In a statement, Ubisoft said: "[We] learned with great sadness of the death of Claude Guillemot, co-founder of the Group and President of Guillemot Corporation, in an accident.
"Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. No further communication will be made at this stage."
As reported by Quest France, one other person died after the Cessna 421 twin-engine plane crashed near the runway in La Baule, Brittany, France.
The vehicle was registered to Guillemot.
It's said his family were informed about the incident the same day, but formal identification "has not yet been possible".
Guillemot was a member of La Baule flying club, and due to attend an aviation event over the weekend.
His brother Yves is Ubisoft's current CEO.
After the launch 40 years ago, the studio debuted with Zombi and Trivial Pursuit, before finding breakout success in 1995 with Rayman.
Over the years, they have become a true gaming giant with franchises like Just Dance, Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Prince of Persia, Tom Clancy's, and Watch Dogs.
