Mexican writer and producer Roberto Orci, known for his work on franchises like 'Star Trek' and 'Transformers', passed away in Los Angeles on Tuesday, February 25, at the age of 51. The cause of his death was kidney disease, as confirmed by Variety magazine.
In a press release, Orci's brother, J.R. Orci, described Roberto as a visionary storyteller with a generous heart and a beautiful soul. In addition to highlighting his creative talents, he remembered him as a compassionate friend willing to help others. Orci worked closely with his partner Alex Kurtzman on projects like the 2007 'Transformers' and the 2009 'Star Trek' versions, among others.
In addition to his work on these franchises, Roberto Orci was involved in the production of films such as 'Now You See Me', 'Ender's Game', 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2', and 'Mission Impossible 3'. On television, he and Kurtzman created the new version of 'Hawaii Five-0' in 2010 and series like 'Sleepy Hollow' and 'Fringe' for the Fox production company.
Born in Mexico on July 20, 1973, Roberto Orci moved to the United States where he met Alex Kurtzman at Crossroads School in Los Angeles. Together, they worked on projects like 'Alias' and later created the successful science fiction series 'Fringe'. Throughout his career, his film projects generated significant revenue, exceeding $3 billion between 2005 and 2011.
The film and television industry mourns the loss of Roberto Orci, a talented screenwriter and producer who left an indelible mark on both media.
