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