A sad day today – Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner has passed away at the age of 58. He had been battling cancer since 2014 and recently took a sudden leave of absence. Mr. Goldner was involved with creating the Hasbro we know today, joining in 2000 and becoming CEO by 2008, transforming the company into an entertainment focused one and reviving core brands. Under his leadership G.I. Joe grew into a new era, giving us 3.75 Modern, 3 movies, a cartoon and most recently – G.I. Joe Classified. His focus on balancing nostalgia while moving brands into the future allowed G.I. Joe to escape the 80s and flourish.
We here at HissTank would like to thank him for his leadership at Hasbro, letting the teams do what they do and giving us some great product over the last 20 years. For additional information, please see the below press releases.
• Hasbro Chairman & CEO Brian D. Goldner to Take Medical Leave to Focus on Health
• Hasbro Announces the Passing of Beloved Leader and Longtime Chairman & CEO Brian D. Goldner
CG76 says
https://www.wsj.com/articles/hasbro-..._copyURL_share
Sad news. RIP Mr. Goldner.
Playful says
Sudden and unexpected. Sad for the surviving wife and daughter.
This will allow Hasbro to discover new leadership, and possibly go in a different (non cinema) direction.
ponygt says
Thoughts and prayers for his family.
Stl_Brgd_PFC_Ramar says
:( This is sad to hear...thoughts and prayers to Mr. Goldner and his family.
Fred Broca says
Fuck was wrong with dude? Was he sick?
AxonRey says
Stalker says
I remember seeing him at the 2009 premiere of Rise of Cobra in Rhode Island. Hard to believe he shepherded two Joe films after that.
46 Zone says
RIP Mr. Goldner.
Itchweed says
Very sad news.
nightfall says
RIP Mr. Goldner. May perpetual light shine on you.
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