The crash reportedly occurred on an airstrip close to the western coast of France on June 19.
Claude Guillemot, one among 5 brothers who co-founded Ubisoft in 1986, has died, the corporate confirmed. As first reported by Ouest France, Guillemot, 69, was one among two victims concerned in a Cessna 421 airplane crash within the afternoon of June 19. In keeping with the report, native firefighters mentioned the crash occurred in a subject close to La Baule airport, on the western coast of France. Emergency responders mentioned that the plane was on fireplace once they arrived and was spreading to the close by surroundings.
“Ubisoft was deeply saddened to be taught of the demise of Claude Guillemot, co-founder of the group and chairman of Guillemot Corp., in an accident,” Ubisoft mentioned in an announcement. “Our ideas are together with his household and family members throughout this troublesome time. No additional statements might be made at the moment.”
Alongside together with his brothers, Guillemot grew Ubisoft into a serious online game writer headquartered in France that has profitable franchises, like Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry, beneath its belt. Guillemot was additionally the chairman and CEO of Guillemot Corp., which owns DJ gear maker Hercules and gaming peripheral firm Thrustmaster. Guillemot additionally served on Ubisoft’s board of administrators, whereas his brother, Yves, remains to be the director, chairman and CEO of Ubisoft.
