Screenwriter and producer Roberto Orci died Tuesday, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter confirmed. He was 51 and died in his Los Angeles home from kidney complications. Orci was involved in the 2009 film revival of Star Trek that introduced Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto as young Kirk and Spock.

Roberto Orci, co-writer of blockbuster films like 'Star Trek,' 'Transformers,' and 'Amazing Spider-Man 2', has sadly passed away at the age of 51.

Roberto Orci, the writer-producer behind the late 2000s reboots of "Star Trek" and "Transformers," died Tuesday. He was 51.

Roberto “Bob” Gaston Orci, a film and TV writer-producer, died today, Feb. 25, after a battle with kidney disease. He was 51.

Roberto Orci, known for blockbusters such as 'Star Trek' and 'Transformers', died at the age of 51. The cause of death is already known.

T he entertainment world is in mourning following the untimely death of Roberto Orci, a visionary screenwriter and producer whose work has shaped some of the most beloved films of

Roberto Orci, writer-producer for many film franchises like Star Trek and Transformers, died of kidney disease at the age of 51, Vulture confirms. Throughout his career in Hollywood, Orci had a passion for writing primarily sci-fi/action stories and reviving legendary franchises;