Ubisoft Co-Founder Killed in France Plane Crash

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1. 1h ago

   Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies in France Plane Crash

   Claude Guillemot, a 69-year-old co-founder of Ubisoft, died Friday in a plane crash in western France. He was flying a twin-motor Cessna 421 with a flight instructor. Authorities and the company confirmed the death on Saturday.

   What's confirmed:

   • Claude Guillemot died in a plane crash in western France on Friday, June 19.
   • Guillemot was 69 years old.
   • Guillemot co-founded Ubisoft in 1986 with his brothers.
   • Ubisoft is the maker of Assassin's Creed and Far Cry.
   • The company announced his death on Saturday.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The crash occurred in La Baule, France.
   • A flight instructor was also on the plane during the crash.
   • The crash claimed two lives.
   confidence 95%
2. 2d ago

   Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Killed in France Plane Crash

   Claude Guillemot, a co-founder of the video game publisher Ubisoft, died in a plane crash in western France. The 69-year-old was flying a twin-engine private plane toward an airshow. Ubisoft announced his death on Saturday.

   What's confirmed:

   • Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot died in a plane crash in western France.
   • Guillemot was 69 years old at the time of his death.
   • Ubisoft is the maker of the game Assassin's Creed.
   • Claude Guillemot co-founded Ubisoft with his brothers in 1986.
   • The company announced Guillemot's death on Saturday.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Two people were killed in the crash.
   • Guillemot was flying a twin-engine private plane to an airshow.
   • Guillemot was a licensed and avid pilot.
   confidence 90%