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Ubisoft co-founder killed in plane crash in France

A propeller plane crashed in the western French town of La Baule on Friday evening, killing two people, including Claude Guillemot, co-founder of the renowned video game company Ubisoft. The aircraft was en route to La Baule airport when it crashed onto a field. Ubisoft confirmed Guillemot's death, stating he died in an accident. According to the local prosecutor, one of the victims is likely Guillemot, who owned the plane. Investigations into possible negligent homicide have been launched, though the exact causes of the crash remain unclear. Guillemot, 69, co-founded Ubisoft in 1986 with his brothers and was recently the head of the Guillemot Corporation, which sells computer game accessories. France's deputy minister for artificial intelligence and digitalization, Anne Le Henanff, expressed grief over the loss of a pioneer in the French video game industry.

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Ubisoft co-founder killed in plane crash in France

A propeller plane crashed in the western French town of La Baule on Friday evening, killing two people, including Claude Guillemot, co-founder of the renowned video game company Ubisoft. The aircraft was en route to La Baule airport when it crashed onto a field. Ubisoft confirmed Guillemot's death, stating he died in an accident. According to the local prosecutor, one of the victims is likely Guillemot, who owned the plane. Investigations into possible negligent homicide have been launched, though the exact causes of the crash remain unclear. Guillemot, 69, co-founded Ubisoft in 1986 with his brothers and was recently the head of the Guillemot Corporation, which sells computer game accessories. France's deputy minister for artificial intelligence and digitalization, Anne Le Henanff, expressed grief over the loss of a pioneer in the French video game industry.

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