Claude Guillemot, one of the co-founders of French video game company Ubisoft, died on Friday at the age of 69 in a plane crash. He was one of two people aboard the plane when it crashed in the French resort town of La Baule.
Guillemot founded Ubisoft with his four brothers in 1986, and the company has since become a major player in the gaming industry, publishing popular franchises such as Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Tom Clancy.
The company's family retains control, with Guillemot's brother Yves serving as CEO. Ubisoft released a statement expressing sadness at Guillemot's death and offering condolences to his family.
