Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner Dead at 58.

Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner Dead at 58.
Hasbro chairman and CEO Brian D.
Goldner has died, the company confirmed Tuesday.
He was 58.
The news of Goldner's death comes just two days after he took a medical leave of absence from his position for ongoing cancer treatment.
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"As a charismatic and passionate leader in both the play and entertainment industries, Brian's work brought joy and laughter to children and families around the world," interim CEO Rich Stoddart said in a statement.
"His visionary leadership, kindness, and generosity made him beloved by the Hasbro community and everyone he touched."

Goldner first began working at Hasbro in 2000.
He was appointed CEO in 2008 and became chairman of the board in 2015, according to the company.
He also served on the ViacomCBS board of directors.
He was "instrumental in transforming the company into a global play and entertainment leader, architecting a strategic brand blueprint to create the world's best play and storytelling experiences," the press release stated.