Nintendo Co., Ltd. deeply regrets to announce that President Satoru Iwata passed away on July 11, 2015 due to a bile duct growth.
That was the statement given to the world.
Being ill for a time but thought to be in recovery, this comes as a shock. Our hearts go out to Satoru Iwata’s friends and family.
“On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer. ” – Satoru Iwata
