Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Killed in French Plane Crash

Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Killed in French Plane Crash

Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were killed when their Cessna 421 aircraft crashed near La Baule-Escoublac Airport in western France. Insider Gaming reported that the twin-engine plane went down, killing the 69-year-old Guillemot. The report identified the aircraft as a Cessna 421 and said the crash occurred close to the airport.

Later, CBS News confirmed Guillemot’s death and added that the crash happened near the same airport. Fox Business also noted that the only other occupant, a flight instructor, died in the accident. ABC News reiterated the details, stating that both occupants were killed in the crash.

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21 juin 2026
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Founder of Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft killed in plane crash in western France
Founder of Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft killed in plane crash in western France

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 21 juin 01h18

Co-founder of Ubisoft, Claude Guillemot, and a flight instructor were killed when their Cessna 421 crashed near La Baule airport in western France.

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Claude Guillemot, Ubisoft Co-Founder, Is Dead After Plane Crash in France
Claude Guillemot, Ubisoft Co-Founder, Is Dead After Plane Crash in France

The New York Times • 20 juin 23h53

Claude Guillemot, 69, co-founder of video-game publisher Ubisoft, died along with a passenger when a Cessna 421 crashed near La Baule, France, on Friday.

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Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash in France
Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash in France

Fox Business • 20 juin 22h28

Claude Guillemot, 69, co-founder of Ubisoft, died on Friday when a twin-engine Cessna 421 crashed in La Baule, France, along with the only other occupant.

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Claude Guillemot, co-founder of video game maker Ubisoft, dies in plane crash
Claude Guillemot, co-founder of video game maker Ubisoft, dies in plane crash

CBS News • 20 juin 17h59

Claude Guillemot, 69, co-founder of video-game developer Ubisoft, was killed along with a flight instructor when their twin-engine Cessna 421 crashed near La Baule-Escoublac Airport in western France.

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Co-founder of Assassin’s Creed maker Ubisoft killed in plane crash in France
Co-founder of Assassin’s Creed maker Ubisoft killed in plane crash in France

New York Post • 20 juin 16h04

Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft, was killed when a Cessna aircraft crashed near La Baule Airport in western France.

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Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies In Plane Crash
Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies In Plane Crash

Deadline • 20 juin 15h17

Claude Guillemot, a co-founder of Ubisoft, died in a Cessna 421 crash near La Baule, France, along with his flight instructor.

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Ubisoft Co-Founder Killed in France Plane Crash
Ubisoft Co-Founder Killed in France Plane Crash

Insider Gaming • 20 juin 12h07

Claude Guillemot, a co-founder and board member of Ubisoft, was killed along with a flight instructor when a Cessna 421 crashed in La Baule, France, on June 19.

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