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Ubisoft Founder Claude Guillemot Dies in Plane Crash
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- Jun 20, 2026
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- 72
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Tragic news broke as Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft and mastermind behind Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance, died in a plane crash near La Baule, France. Both he and his flight instructor—licensed pilots—perished just moments before landing. Ubisoft confirmed the loss with a quiet statement, underscoring the profound impact of his legacy. The investigation into the crash continues, while fans mourn the loss of a visionary who helped build one of gaming’s most iconic empires alongside his four brothers. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/13c03d661b31d180