iwata satoru

(December 6, 1959 – July 11, 2015)

The 4th President of Nintendo, as well as the CEO of Nintendo of America. Both the Nintendo DS and Wii were developed under his direction.
Also known as a programmer at HAL Laboratory, he took part in the development of Balloon Fight, Mother 2 and assisted in the programming of many other Nintendo games.

Died from complications from a bile duct growth at the age of 55.