Obituary of Jim Balsillie

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 June 20th, 2025 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a bad calculation. He was nearly 64 years old.

This wiki article is a work in progress and may be premature.
Please help us remember the life of Jim Balsillie by contributing to his obituary, his family tree, funeral, burial, his birth, family, career and death in the sections below.

[ edit ]

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: 64
Also Known As: James Laurence, Jimmy
Occupation: Businessperson

Nationality: Canadan
Favorite Food: Lamb Chops
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Scent: Dior Sauvage
Favorite Actor: Elizabeth Taylor

James's Family Tree

Birth Name: James Laurence Balsillie
Father: Raymond Balsillie
Mother: Laurel Balsillie
Spouse/Partner:

Heidi Balsillie (married ?-present)

Son(s):

Death Notice:

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

Category Tags:

Businessperson Canadan Born on February 3rd Born in 1961 Born in Ontario

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)"

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