Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot passed away RIP.

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konnichiwa on 20 June 2026

A Cessna 421B Golden Eagle crashed in a field in La Bosse, La Baule-Escoublac, Loire-Atlantique, while on approach to La Baule-Escoublac Airfield (LBY/LFRE).

Both occupants perished Including one of the co-founders of video game giant Ubisoft.

The aircraft was destroyed.

https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/572625

He was involved in the release of series such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Rayman, and Prince of Persia.

Rest in Peace

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KLXVER on 20 June 2026

Thats sad. Lots of great games made partially because of this guy. RIP.

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konnichiwa on 20 June 2026

Yeah let's say he was very important in the best time of Ubisoft.

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shikamaru317 on 20 June 2026

Oh crud, didn't see your thread before I posted mine.

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Jumpin on 21 June 2026

That is sad. I recall years ago (maybe decades now) he and his brothers were among the most talkative and public facing people in the entire industry.

Last edited by Jumpin - on 21 June 2026

I describe myself as a little dose of toxic masculinity.