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Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Killed in Plane Crash in France
Claude Guillemot, a co-founder of Ubisoft, was killed when his Cessna 421 crashed near La Baule, France, on Friday evening. The 69-year-old and a flight instructor died, and Ubisoft said it was deeply saddened by the loss.
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- 01Claude Guillemot died in a Cessna 421 crash near La Baule, France.
- 02The 69-year-old and a flight instructor were both reported killed.
- 03He co-founded Ubisoft in 1986 with his four brothers.
- 04Ubisoft said it learned of his death with deep sadness.
- 05He also led Guillemot Corporation and passed daily control to his son in July 2025.
Guillemot co-founded Ubisoft in 1986 with his four brothers and later led Guillemot Corporation, handing day-to-day control to his son in July 2025. His death comes as Ubisoft prepares to release Black Flag Resynced on July 9.
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