- 'Star Trek' author Roberto Orci is dead
- The cause of death was kidney disease
- What is known so far
Roberto Orci died on February 25 at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 51. According to 'Variety', his cause of death was kidney disease.
Orci was a key figure behind some of the biggest blockbusters of the late 2000s, including the 'Transformers' films and the 'Star Trek' remakes. Together with J.J. Abrams and Alex Kurtzman, he created the sci-fi thriller series 'Fringe'.
Roberto Orci dies of kidney disease
According to reports from 'Variety', Roberto Orci succumbed to kidney disease. This illness ended the life of a man who had a significant impact on the film and television landscape. Orci, born in Mexico City, moved to the USA with his family at the age of ten.
Success with blockbusters and TV series
Orci was known for his collaboration with Alex Kurtzman, with whom he realized numerous successful projects. The two met at the Crossroads School in Los Angeles and began their careers working on 'Hercules' and 'Xena: The Warrior Princess'.
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They wrote the screenplay for 'Mission: Impossible III' and created the series 'Fringe'. Orci and Kurtzman were also responsible for the 'Star Trek' remakes and the 'Transformers' films. Despite their success, they parted ways in film in 2014, but continued to work together in television.
Roberto Orci: Personal and legal challenges
In the last years of his life, Roberto Orci faced personal and legal challenges. After his separation from Adele Heather Taylor in 2023, they filed lawsuits against each other.
Orci accused Taylor of physical abuse and financial exploitation, while she accused him of sexual abuse and violence. Both complaints were widely reported in the media. Orci leaves behind no children.
