Man, 55 is way too young. And it felt like it happened so suddenly.

They announced that he wouldn't be at E3 one year due to surgery, and that's the last we heard of it. I figured he was on the mend.

As for that picture of Nintendo characters in tears and trying to bring him back to life? Look, I feel like a dick for criticizing at a time like this, but something about that is really kind of creepy.

Found out about this last night as i was going to bed, suffice to say i did not sleep very well. Iwata was one of the truely creative minds out there, always trying to find ways to make things accessable to everyone. He helped show a boss could be a gamer, that a company could establish a personal relationship directly with its users, a thing we now see so much of thankfully. I'm really going to miss him, his charm and humour during all his presentations, his insistance on always speaking English and making the effort to allow everyone to understand what he was saying.

So sad to hear this. He seemed like such a great guy who was extremely dedicated to his job. Video Games won't be the same without him, it's truly a sad day.

May he rest in peace, my love goes out to all his family and friends.

He'll be greatly missed. :(

What a thing to wake up to :(

For me, Iwata made the games industry worth loving. He was a perfect bridge between the playfulness of games and the cold hard business that it requires to get them made. I'll miss him more than I can put to words.

Holy shit dude... I just got home from work, and I find out about this...

R.I.P Iwata-san

Awful news.

R.I.P.

He was one of my favorite people in this field. Always looked forward to seeing him in the Directs. I'll miss him.

Thanks for everything, Mr. Iwata.

That is way too soon

Really sad news. Really enjoyed his presence and the 'Iwata asks' series. He's been in charge of Nintendo during a period of many of my favourite games and gaming memories. This sucks. RIP.

I heard the news of his death with deep regret.

RIP.

I'm really stunned by this news... Of course I barely knew the man but he always seemed incredibly kind and intelligent. I was a big fan of Kirby's Dreamland which I understand he had a hand in... I think I'll play through that again in his memory.

RIP to a true company man and an interesting fellow.

RIP Satoru Iwata, and thank you.

I don't really have words. I just hope he can rest peaceful knowing he's so beloved.

Rest in Peace you Mr. Iwata, you beautiful creature.

So sad. He seemed like one of the best people in the industry.

RIP Iwata.

R.I.P.

May your legacy last longer than your dreams.

Rest in peace.

aw, that's sad ): he seemed like a cool guy, R.I.P.

All respect, sir. Your work will live forever.

R.I.P. Iwata, I doubt there will ever be a company president anywhere that was as delightful as you were.

Still can't quite believe it, but somehow Itoi managed to give me a sort of solace. Itoi's message

Rest in peace.

Damn that's sad news. Nintendo was a big chunk of my childhood.

Damn. I woke up to this. We've lost a wonderful human being. No matter what the situation at Nintendo, he always had the capacity to cheer anyone up.

Very sad news. Far too young.

R.I.P. Iwata.

The good die young...

I wonder how Nintendo will change now that he's gone?

Rest in peace.

This is a real bummer, 55 is just too young.

This comes as a complete shock - RIP Iwata-san.

Also, this as an appropriate ending theme to Satoru's life's work.

Gone way too soon. RIP Satoru Iwata!

:(

Sad sad news, I always respected his commitment and passion. Thoughts to his family and friends.

I'm assuming Cancer.

Rest in peace sir.

Very sad news. I didn't quite like him as a CEO and the direction he took Nintendo, but there's no denying he had a unique vision for gaming. I wonder who will step up and how, or if, Nintendo will change and how the NX will be affected.

Also, goddamn: http://imgur.com/u48xBrA Too soon :x.

Sad to see such a great man go. All the best to his family.

Rest In Peace...

Thank You for helping make video games the great form of entertainment it is today.

What a terrible loss; far too soon. RIP.

Rest in piece, you beautiful human being.

Saw the news last night and this hit me like a ton of bricks. His family and friends have my deepest condolences. I'm gonna miss the Nintendo Direct hand gesture. RIP Iwata-San.

Rest in peace Iwata-San.

He's on Rainbow Road now.

Not the Nintendo-like solution. RIP

RIP Mr. Iwata, you will be missed. Thoughts go out to your family.

@amyggen said:

This one. This absolutely destroyed me.

The 1-ups, extra lives...

(from http://peachbunni.tumblr.com/post/123956626038/i-put-my-feelings-in-a-picture-more-i-think)

This is the one that wrecked me.

Fucking awful news! I'm so shocked and saddened by this. My thoughts are with his family and co-workers.