Key facts
- Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot died in a plane crash.
- The crash involved a twin-motor Cessna 421 near La Baule airport.
- Both Guillemot and the flight instructor aboard the aircraft perished.
- Ubisoft confirmed the death of its co-founder.
- An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.
Claude Guillemot, co-founder of the French video game company Ubisoft, died Friday at the age of 69 in a plane crash near the resort town of La Baule. He was one of two people aboard the twin-motor Cessna 421, and both perished in the incident.
Guillemot, along with his four brothers, founded Ubisoft in 1986. The company is known for major video game franchises such as Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Prince of Persia, and Tom Clancy titles. The Guillemot family continues to hold control of the company, with Yves Guillemot serving as CEO. Claude Guillemot also served as chairman of Guillemot Corp., a maker of gaming and audio accessories.
Ubisoft released a statement expressing deep sadness over the co-founder's death and extending condolences to his family. An investigation into the cause of the crash has been initiated.