Hollywood Big Names Joe Russo, Lucy Lawless, and Others Pay Tribute to Roberto Orci, Star Trek Producer Who Died at 51

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Roberto Orci was highly esteemed for his work as both a screenwriter and producer in Hollywood. The news of his passing left an immense sense of loss throughout the film industry.

According to Deadline, Roberto Orci sadly passed away at the age of 51 following a prolonged fight against kidney disease.

Upon learning about Roberto Orci’s passing, Joe Russo expressed on X, “My first Hollywood boss declared that the Star Trek script was the best he’d ever encountered, and he wasn’t exaggerating.” Additionally, the director of Avengers: Infinity War remarked that the deceased screenwriter possessed a talent spanning generations. He believes Orci would have continued to produce remarkable works in the future.

Lucy Lawless, famous for her role in Xena: Warrior Princess, expressed her sorrow on social media by saying, “I’m deeply saddened by Bob’s death. He was a charming, kind individual and an incredibly gifted artist. My sincere condolences go out to everyone who adored him.

Joining the name was Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld, who stated that he enjoyed Orci’s work.

In other news, Juan Carlos Coto, famed for his work on From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series and 9-1-1, voiced his sorrow, stating that the movie world had sadly lost a remarkable talent.

Trevor Munson, a key figure in the creation of Moonlight, mentioned on X that the deceased producer was planning to direct a “western film about the life of Joaquin Murrieta” before his passing. He added that it would have been wonderful to witness this project come to life on-screen.

Besides Orci, other individuals who acknowledged him include Timothy Dowling, author of movies like “This Means War” and “Just Go with It”, along with Zack Stentz, whose works encompass projects such as “Fringe”.

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2025-02-26 10:22