Ubisoft co-founder dies in plane crash

Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot died in a tourist plane crash in La Baule, France.

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La Baule, France

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Saturday, 20 June 2026 at 11:11 UTC

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Claude Guillemot, co-founder and board member of Ubisoft, died in a tourist plane crash in La Baule, France. The crash occurred on June 11, 2026, killing Guillemot. He was a key figure in building the global video game company known for franchises like Assassin's Creed and Far Cry.

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