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Express Tribune
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Roberto Orci, visionary storyteller behind transformers and star trek, passes away at 51
Roberto Orci, the renowned screenwriter and producer, has passed away at the age of 51 due to kidney disease. His death was confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter through his manager. Orci, who was known for revitalizing some of Hollywood's most iconic franchises, died at his home in Los Angeles. Born in Mexico City on July 20, 1970, Orci moved to the United States with his family at the age of 10, eventually settling in Texas and later, Los Angeles. Over the years, Orci, along with his longtime collaborator Alex Kurtzman, made a significant mark on the entertainment industry, writing for major franchises such as Mission: Impossible, Star Trek, and Transformers. The duo's creative partnership also included the sci-fi series Fringe, which they co-created with J.J. Abrams. Orci and Kurtzman's big break in Hollywood came when they were hired to write for Transformers (2007), which grossed over $700 million worldwide, launching a multi-billion dollar franchise. The duo returned for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009), and also wrote the script for J.J. Abrams' Star Trek (2009). Orci continued his successful career in film production throughout the 2010s, working on projects like Now You See Me, Ender's Game, and Star Trek Beyond. He also produced the reboot of Hawaii Five-0 and co-created Sleepy Hollow. In addition to his professional achievements, Orci was remembered for his kindness and generosity. His brother, J.R. Orci, shared a heartfelt tribute, describing Roberto as a visionary storyteller with a 'boundless heart.' Orci is survived by his parents, siblings, and his beloved dog, Bogey. Roberto Orci's legacy will live on in the many groundbreaking films and television shows he contributed to during his career.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hollywood Reacts To Roberto Orci's Death: Joe Russo, Lucy Lawless & More Pay Tribute
Roberto Orci died at his home in Los Angeles on February 25, and the tributes remembering the late writer-producer followed. After reports of Orci's death due to kidney disease first surfaced, people like Joe Russo, Lucy Lawless, and Rob Liefeld have weighed in. More from Deadline Roberto Orci Dies: 'Star Trek', 'Transformers' & 'Hawaii Five-0' Writer-Producer Was 51 2025 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries Joe & Anthony Russo Cement Hollywood Status With Chinese Theatre Concrete Plunge Russo took to social media to pay tribute to Orci, calling him a 'generational screenwriting talent' and 'one of the greats.' 'My first boss in Hollywood said the script for STAR TREK was the best he'd ever read — and he wasn't kidding,' Joe Russo posted on X. 'Roberto Orci was a generational screenwriting talent and his death at only 51 is a tragic loss, because I'm sure there were more masterworks to come. RIP to one of the greats.' My first boss in Hollywood said the script for STAR TREK was the best he'd ever read — and he wasn't kidding. Roberto Orci was a generational screenwriting talent and his death at only 51 is a tragic loss, because I'm sure there were more masterworks to come. RIP to one of the… — Joe Russo (@joerussotweets) February 26, 2025 Xena: Warrior Princess star Lucy Lawless also took to social media to pay tribute to Orci, writing, 'Desperately sorry to hear of Bob's passing. A beautiful, sweet man and outrageously talented. I send my heartfelt condolences to all the many people who loved him.' Deadpool comic book creator Rob Liefeld said, 'Terrible news. Way too young. Enjoyed do much of his work. R.I.P.' From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series and 9-1-1 producer Juan Carlos Coto wrote on X, 'We lost a great talent.' Moonlight co-creator Trevor Munson shared on X, 'Roberto Orci had recently signed on direct our western based on the life of Joaquin Murrieta. Would have loved to see what he did with it. RIP to a true talent.' This Means War and Just Go with It writer Timothy Dowling shared on X, 'This is so sad. Bob was a fantastic writer. I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times over the years talking about working together. Gone way too soon.' Fringe producer and writer Zack Stentz remembered Orci, posting on X, 'I got to know Bob a bit while working on Fringe, an earlier version of the movie that became Star Trek Beyond & a couple other things and always found him to be kind and generous to a fault. I'd been meaning to check in on him for a while but life got in the way. Now I regret it.' 'I always felt a connection with Bob because we both loved Star Trek & cut our teeth on writing teams writing for Kevin Sorbo syndicated action hours,' Stentz wrote in a second post on X. 'Here's my favorite thing he & Alex wrote…the slam bang grab you by the throat opening of Star Trek 2009.' Best of Deadline How Jon Gries' Return To 'The White Lotus' Could Shape Season 3 Which Colleen Hoover Books Are Becoming Movies? 'Verity,' 'Reminders Of Him' & 'Regretting You' Will Join 'It Ends With Us' 'The White Lotus' Season 3 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Arrive On Max?
