Nintendo announced Sunday that company President and CEO Satoru Iwata has died. He was 55.
The press release said the cause of death was "a bile duct growth."
bile duct … 胆管
Just last year, Iwata took time off for similar health issues, missing the annual shareholders meeting. In that time, he underwent surgery and told shareholders he "came through it well."
undergo surgery … 手術を受ける
come through … 切り抜ける
Iwata was extremely popular with Nintendo fans thanks to his position in the company. He made himself the public face of Nintendo by hosting regular fan-focused company updates called Nintendo Directs.
popular with … ～に人気がある
Iwata also enjoyed a sort of cult following from many Nintendo fans, and never disappointed when making an appearance at big events.
cult following … カルト的な人気、熱狂的なファン
Iwata had been President since 2002.
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