Obituary of Jim Balsillie

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Jim Balsillie

James Balsillie (born February 3rd, 1961 in Seaforth, Ontario) is an Businessperson who was best known as a co-CEO of the Canadian company "RIM" (previously Research In Motion). James died on March 15th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a bad calculation. He was nearly 65 years old.

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Jim Balsillie Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
    • Full Name: Balsillie, James
    • Common Name: Jim Balsillie
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Seaforth, Ontario, Canada
    • Birth Date: February 03, 1961
    • Age: 65
    • Also Known As: James Laurence, Jimmy
    • Occupation: Businessperson
    • Nationality: Canadan
    • Favorite Food: Lamb Chops
    • Favorite Color: Green
    • Favorite Scent: Dior Sauvage
    • Favorite Actor: Tom Holland

    James's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: James Laurence Balsillie
    • Father: Raymond Balsillie
    • Mother: Laurel Balsillie
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Heidi Balsillie (married ?-present)
    • Son(s):
      • two

Death Notice:

  • Date: Still Alive
  • Place: Unknown
  • Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

BusinesspersonCanadan Born on February 3rd Born in 1961 Born in Ontario Died from

Quotable Quotes:

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."

"I think this is the beginning of a beautiful day in the football field."

"Keep your face to the sunshine and you can never see the shadow."

"A real good friend is someone who gets up when he needs another beer."

"James Balsillie lived a life dedicated to innovation, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy, leaving a lasting impact on the world even after his passing. (V)"

"James Balsillie was a successful businessman and co-CEO of Research In Motion, the company responsible for the creation of the BlackBerry smartphone, who passed away at the age of 70 after a fulfilling career in the tech industry. (V)"

Is Mr. James Balsillie still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.

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