[Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies in Plane Crash] According to Sina Finance, Ubisoft announced on Saturday that its co-founder Claude Guillemot has passed away. The official statement reads: 'Ubisoft is deeply saddened to learn of the accidental death of the group’s co-founder and chairman of Guillemot Corp, Claude Guillemot. During this difficult time, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. No further statements will be made at this time.' It is reported that the 69-year-old Guillemot died on Friday in a plane crash at the seaside resort of La Baule on France's Atlantic coast. The location was originally scheduled to host an air show this weekend. He was one of two passengers aboard the twin-engine Cessna 421 aircraft involved in the accident. Both passengers perished in the crash.