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Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Died In A Plane Crash Saturday

Claude Guillemot, a founder of the gaming company Ubisoft, died at age 69. The crash occurred in western France. Authorities confirmed the death on Saturday.

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New reports confirm Guillemot founded the company alongside his four brothers.

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

    Claude Guillemot, a founder of the gaming company Ubisoft, died at age 69. The crash occurred in western France. Authorities confirmed the death on Saturday.

    What's confirmed:

    • Claude Guillemot died at age 69.
    • Guillemot was a founder of Ubisoft.
    • A plane crash in western France killed the Ubisoft founder.
    • Authorities confirmed the incident on Saturday.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The crash involved a twin-motor Cessna 421 near La Baule.
    • An investigation into the crash is underway.
    confidence 90%
  2. Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies in Plane Crash in France

    Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot died at age 69 in a plane crash in western France. The accident occurred near La Baule in a twin-motor Cessna 421. An investigation into the crash is currently underway.

    What's confirmed:

    • Claude Guillemot died at age 69 in a plane crash in western France.
    • Guillemot co-founded Ubisoft in 1986 with his brothers.
    • The crash occurred near La Baule.
    • The aircraft involved was a twin-motor Cessna 421.
    • Ubisoft is the creator of the Assassin's Creed and Far Cry franchises.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The crash occurred on Saturday.
    • The crash claimed two lives.
    • Guillemot was flying with a flight instructor.
    • Guillemot was the chief executive of Guillemot Corporation.
    confidence 90%