Arashikage Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Hiroshi Yamauchi was responsible for Nintendo becoming the industry it is now, and the second largest shareholder of Nintendo at the time of his death. He died of pneumonia at age 85. He was the president of Nintendo from '53 to 2002. More here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24160150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Fox Runner Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 D8 That's........... RIP Yamauchi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vy'drach Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 This is truly sad. And while 85 is more than a good age to live to, pneumonia is avoidable enough that he could and should have had a longer life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Orange Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 So long... Farewell... Aufwiedersehen... Good Night... Sweet Prince... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlow Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 He'll sure is going to be missed, but Nintendo are a sturdy bunch, they'll sure keep going strong and relevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xidphel Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEELr0_IyR8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulvokunvrii Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Wow...poor guy...Pneumonia is not a good way to go out....Rest in Pieces sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearwater Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I salute you,Yamuchi-san. May he rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redeemer Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Such a shame, may he rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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