Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has passed away at 55
“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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GaryPosted:
Sad to see him go so soon, he was just starting to help turn Nintendo in the right direction. RIP :(.
MickersPosted:
A very young age to pass. He achieved a lot in his lifetime and will be deeply missed.
SkittlePosted:
55 is very young, he has done so much for the Nintendo fans and has made such an impact on Nintendo as a whole. R.I.P
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