Henry Orenstein Cause of Death Tragic: ‘Transformers’ Creator Dead at 98
The idea behind human-like robot toys "Transformers" and Holocaust survivor Henry Orenstein passed away at the age of 98.
As confirmed by wife Susie, through CNN, the creator died at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, due to complications from COVID-19.
Orenstein was a Holocaust survivor who lived through five concentration camps in Poland during World War II and moved to America in 1947, where he started his journey in the toy industry, as per his wife.
The Legend Behind Toys From The '60s
Henry Orenstein was born on September, 13 1923 in Hrubieszów, Poland.
According to the wife's statement, Orenstein was able to patent numerous toys in the 1960s ranging from "Suzy Cute Doll," "Johnny Lightning" toy cars, and the "Hole Card Camera," which is a revolutionary way the audiences watch poker on TV. "He had a great eye for things that could be different," Susie Orenstein said.
"Everything he looked at, if he could make it better, he would. From light bulbs to toys to poker, he was always coming up with ideas," she proudly said, mentioning his interests in toys, racing cars, and poker.
"He made such an impression about everyone, such an interesting person. He'll definitely be missed. He was proud of everything he did," Susie Orenstein added. "He did everything well. He really loved to help people. That's what he did; that's what he felt like he accomplished."
Orenstein's Contribution to the Community
The outlet also mentioned that they established Orenstein Project, where the couple worked to feed people in Israel through an organization assisting children, families, and Holocaust survivors.
The Organization of Jews of Hrubieszow in Israel also came up with a project in which Orenstein contributed to building a memorial wall of destroyed Jewish cemetery. Without his help, the project wouldn't be able to come through, which has made numerous people visited by very substantial groups of Jewish pupils in the country.
Besides that, Henry and Susie established a kitchen in Queens and a Manhattan apartment building named after his parents, based on their website for families in need.
The wife continued her statement and said, "He always cared about people and loved to feed people. He never thought about himself."
May his soul rest in peace.
