Claude Guillemot, co-founder of French video game company Ubisoft, died Friday on the age of 69.
In line with French media (via Bloomberg), Guillemot died in a plane crash within the French resort town of La Baule. He was one among two people aboard the plane, each of whom died.
Guillemot founded Ubisoft together with his 4 brothers in 1986. Since then, the corporate 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 continues to be CEO.
Guillemot was also chairman of Guillemot Corp., which makes gaming and audio accessories.
“Ubisoft was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Claude Guillemot, co-founder of the group and chairman of Guillemot Corp., in an accident,” Ubisoft said in a press release. “Our thoughts are together with his family and family members during this difficult time. No further statements can be made right now.””