I, like many others, was shocked to learn of Satoru Iwata's sudden death. Yet another tragic victim of cancer. He was Nintendo's chief executive officer. But he was so much more to the fans; more than a mere businessman. He himself was a gamer. He touched so many with his Iwata Asks and Nintendo Direct initiatives.
IGN's tribute illustrates the man far better than I can put into words...
IGN's A Farewell Tribute to Nintendo's Satoru Iwata