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Claude Guillemot, Ubisoft Co-Founder, Is Dead After Plane Crash in France

Claude Guillemot died at age 69 in a plane crash on June 19. The accident occurred in La Baule, France. Another person also died in the crash.

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New reports identify La Baule as the crash site and confirm a second fatality.

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  1. Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies in France Plane Crash

    Claude Guillemot died at age 69 in a plane crash on June 19. The accident occurred in La Baule, France. Another person also died in the crash.

    What's confirmed:

    • Claude Guillemot died at age 69 in a plane crash on June 19.
    • The crash occurred in La Baule, France.
    • Guillemot co-founded Ubisoft in 1986 with his brothers.
    • Another person died in the accident.
    confidence 100%

  2. Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies in France Plane Crash

    Claude Guillemot, a co-founder of Ubisoft, died in a plane crash in western France on June 19. The 69-year-old was one of five brothers who established the company in 1986. Authorities are currently investigating the accident.

    What's confirmed:

    • Claude Guillemot died in a plane crash on Friday, June 19.
    • Guillemot was 69 years old.
    • The crash occurred in western France.
    • Guillemot co-founded Ubisoft in 1986 with his brothers.
    • Ubisoft is the publisher of Assassin's Creed and Far Cry.
    • Guillemot was one of five founding brothers.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421.
    confidence 90%