Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has passed away at 55

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Nintendo confirmed the death of president Iwata in a brief message on its investor relations site.

“Nintendo Co., Ltd. deeply regrets to announce that President Satoru Iwata passed away on July 11, 2015 due to a bile duct growth,” the company said.

The 55 year old executive joined Nintendo in the 1980’s, working in development. He became a director in June 2000, ascending to president and representative director in May 2002, and CEO of Nintendo of America in June 2013.

He was at the forefront of Nintendo’s efforts to communicate openly and directly with its fans, and became the face of the company through Nintendo Direct presentations. His gestures and playful approach were widely celebrated, and will be greatly missed.

Iwata had suffered poor health for some time, missing E3 2014 before undergoing surgery for his ongoing bile dust issues. His repeat absence this year had been attributed to business commitments.

Senior managing directors Shigeru Miyamoto and Genyo Takeda will govern Nintendo until Iwata’s successor is chosen.

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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2015/07/13/nintendo-president-satoru-iwata-has-passed-away/

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GeekwadPosted:

Rest easy my friend, thanks for everything you've done.

DeluxeHazardPosted:

So sad to see a man who has impacted so many lives of people today with the joys of his creations to pass away at this age. He could have had so much more to give.

DeftonesPosted:

Damn, RIP Iwata made a successful business and you die at 55

ArzuaPosted:

Sad to see someone go at that age, r.i.p to him.

VatasyPosted:

Wow he was pretty young,so sad.

DanielPosted:

OMG this is so sad at such a young age, i thought he had about 20-30 years left atleast like.
Thats hit me that, F*ck.

XboxPosted:

Damn this is Sad.



Such a young age.

Hopsin_Posted:

55 Is such a young age! Years left of life!

RipPosted:

55 that's still pretty young that's crazy.

TeravainenPosted:

55 is such an early death when you think about it, and somebody so successful and helped bring loyal Nintendo fans countless games and products. :(


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