Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot killed in plane crash that claimed 2 lives: report

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Claude Guillemot. the co-founder ofFrench video gamegiant Ubisoft, died Friday in a plane crash in La Baule, the company confirmed to FOX Business.

Guillemot. 69, was one of two people aboard a twin-engine Cessna 421 plane, both of whom died in the wreck, according to areportfrom local newspaper Ouest-France.

The French Atlantic coast town had a plannedair showover the weekend, according to the outlet.

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Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft SA and CEO of Guillemot Corp., at the Guillemot office in Rennes, France, Jan. 25, 2023.(Nathan Laine/Bloomberg via Getty Images, File / Getty Images)

In a statement to FOX Business on Saturday, Ubisoft said it was "deeply saddened to learn of the death of Claude Guillemot, co-founder of the Group. President of Guillemot Corporation, in an accident."

According to Ubisoft’s website, Guillemot and hisfour other brothersfounded Ubisoft in 1986.

Guillemot worked behind the scenes and played a pivotal role in advancing the original mail-order software business, Reutersreported.

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Claude Guillemot was the co-founder of French video game giant Ubisoft.(Riccardo Milani/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images, File / Getty Images)

One of Guillemot’s brothers, Yves, serves as CEO of thegaming powerhouse.

Under Yves' ongoing leadership of more than 30 years, the brothers' early strategy of nurturing in-house talent. developing original brands has driven the company’s success amid tech disruptions and industry transformations, according toUbisoft’s website.

Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft SA. chief executive officer of Guillemot Corp., died in a plane crash Saturday.(Nathan Laine/Bloomberg via Getty Images, File / Getty Images)

"Our thoughts are with his family ⁠and loved ones during this difficult time," the company told FOX Business.

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Ubisoft said no further statements would be released at this time.

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