Claude Guillemot, co-founder of the French video game company Ubisoft, died on Friday at the age of 69.
This was reported by the French press (via Bloomberg), Guillemot died in a plane crash in the French resort town of La Baule. He was one of two people on the plane who both died.
Guillemot founded Ubisoft in 1986 with his four brothers. Since then, the company has published the Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Prince of Persia, and Tom Clancy video game franchises, as well as many other titles. The family retains control of Ubisoft, and Guillemot’s brother Yves is still CEO.
Guillemot was also chairman of Guillemot Corp., which made gaming and audio accessories.
“Ubisoft is deeply saddened to learn that Claude Guillemot, the group’s co-founder and chairman of Guillemot Corp., has died in an accident,” Ubisoft said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. No other statement will be made at this time.”
