The announcement Tuesday came two days after the
Hasbro did not give a cause of death, but Goldner disclosed in
Goldner, who joined Hasbro in 2000, served as the CEO of
Under his stewardship, Hasbro expanded beyond toys and games into television, movies, digital gaming and other areas. That strategy culminated with the 2019 acquisition
Goldner also served on the board of
“His idea was to take brands that had been sitting dormant and reimagine them," he said. “He always said you have to have a story arc, whether it is toys or movies.”
When Hasbro announced Goldner's medical leave, it said that
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This story has been updated to correct a reference to a Hasbro brand. It's the Littlest Pet Shot, not the Tiniest Pet Shop.
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