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Claude Guillemot, co-founder of video game maker Ubisoft, dies in plane crash
A founder of global gaming company Ubisoft, maker of Assassin's Creed, was killed in a plane crash in western France, authorities said Saturday.
TL;DR
- Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot died in a plane crash in western France.
- The crash involved a twin-motor Cessna 421 near La Baule airport.
- Both Guillemot and the flight instructor, who were experienced pilots, were killed.
- Guillemot was 69 years old and co-founded Ubisoft in 1986 with his four brothers.
- Ubisoft is known for games like Assassin's Creed, Just Dance, Rayman, and Tom Clancy franchises.
- An investigation into the crash is currently being conducted.