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.

Posted: Jul 13, 2015 7:10 am
Related Forum: Gaming Discussion

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

Comments

PryzelPosted: Tue. Jul 14, 2015

RIP Mr. Iwata

Real pity to see someone so successful die at such a young age, you have my respect Mr. Iwata

OGPosted: Tue. Jul 14, 2015

RIP Mr. Iwata

Changed so many lives with Nintendo.

Nintendo was my first console that i ever played. I hope Nintendo doesn't crash down. Hopefully his successor will make everything work and successful.

GnuPosted: Mon. Jul 13, 2015

I never even knew there was a president for Nintendo, lol is there for Xbox?

gtapro151Posted: Mon. Jul 13, 2015

dam all innovative people going who do we have left? to bad he had to go out on wii u not nx.

TaylorPosted: Mon. Jul 13, 2015

Sad to see such a successful man die at a 'young' age. He still had plenty of years to live an grow Nintendo.

RIP

JesusOnAGoatPosted: Mon. Jul 13, 2015

I logged in just to post R.I.P this guy changed so many people childhoods. he got me into gaming.

ItalianPosted: Mon. Jul 13, 2015

RIP. Sad to hear such a beloved member of the Nintendo community has passed. Hopefully they honor him some way in the next console they make, like an easter egg in the console coding (for his legacy of how long he has been with them). Its sad man

MonokumaPosted: Mon. Jul 13, 2015

Can't believe he went so soon

SkyPosted: Mon. Jul 13, 2015

Sad to hear that he had passed away , seemed like a great guy , he has been with Nintendo for 30 years ? That really long .