Satoru Iwata

Nintendo announced that Tatsumi Kimishima would succeed Iwata as the fifth president of Nintendo.

Satoru Iwata, the fourth president of Nintendo, passed away at the age of 55 due to complications from a bile duct tumor. His death marked a significant loss for the gaming industry and Nintendo, where he was instrumental in the development of the Nintendo DS and Wii. His leadership and unique approach to gaming had a profound impact.