Obituary of Satoru Iwata

Satoru Iwata

Satoru Iwata (born December 6th, 1959 in Sapporo, Japan) was a Businessperson who was best known for being a Japanese video game programmer, video game designer, and producer. He was the fourth president and CEO of an obscure company called Nintendo. Satoru died on July 11th, 2015 and his death was because of a bile duct tumor. He was 55 years old.

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Satoru Iwata Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Iwata, Satoru
Common Name: Satoru Iwata
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Sapporo, Japan
Birth Date: December 06, 1959
Age: 55 (at death)
Occupation: Businessperson

Nationality: Japanese
Favorite Food: KFC Chicken
Favorite Color: Orange (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

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Kayoko Iwata (married ?-2015, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: July 11 2015 at age 55
Place: Kyoto, Japan
Cause of Death: Tumor (Bile duct)

Category Tags:

Businessperson Japanese Born on December 6th Born in 1959 Died in 2015 Died at age 55 Died from Tumor

Quotable Quotes:

"[at a conference for game developers in 2005] 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." (IMDB)

"I used to bowl when I was an alcoholic."

"Satoru Iwata was a visionary leader in the world of gaming, forever changing the landscape of the industry with his unique ideas and approach. Despite his untimely passing, his legacy continues to inspire and impact gamers worldwide. (V)"

Is Mr. Satoru Iwata still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.