Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft, dies in plane crash

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69-year-old Claude Guillemot, who founded Ubisoft alongside his four brothers, died on Friday, June 19, after his private twin-engine Cessna 421 crashed on approach to La Baule-Escoublac Airport in France, near the country’s Atlantic coast. Le Parisien said that Ubisoft has confirmed the passing of one of its founders in the accident.

“Ubisoft ‌was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Claude Guillemot, co-founder of the group and chairman of Guillemot Corp, in an accident,” the company said. “Our thoughts are with his family ⁠and loved ones during this difficult time. No further statements will be made at this time.”

Like or loathe him and his brothers, there's certainly no denying the company they founded together has been one of the most influential western publishers in gaming over the past couple of decades.