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Ubisoft Co-Founder Dead In Plane Crash

Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot died at age 69 in a plane crash in western France. Authorities confirmed the incident on Saturday. He is one of two victims in the crash.

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New reports identify the second victim as the aircraft owner and operator.

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

    Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot died at age 69 in a plane crash in western France. Authorities confirmed the incident on Saturday. He is one of two victims in the crash.

    What's confirmed:

    • Claude Guillemot died in a plane crash in western France.
    • Guillemot was 69 years old.
    • Guillemot founded Ubisoft with his four brothers.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The second victim of the crash was the owner and operator of the aircraft.
    confidence 90%

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

    Claude Guillemot, a 69-year-old co-founder of Ubisoft, died in a plane crash in western France. He was flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 with a flight instructor on Friday evening. The aircraft was reportedly en route to an airshow.

    What's confirmed:

    • Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot died at age 69.
    • The crash occurred in western France.
    • Guillemot helped found Ubisoft in 1986.
    • The aircraft involved was a twin-motor Cessna 421.
    • Guillemot was flying with a flight instructor on Friday evening.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The crash claimed two lives.
    • The aircraft was a tourist plane.
    • The crash occurred in La Baule, France.
    • The accident happened on June 19.
    confidence 90%