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

This article contains mention of death. Roberto Orci was one of the most appreciated screenwriters as well as producers in Hollywood. All of the film industry was shocked and sad to hear that the talented soul was no more.

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;