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The Toyark › General Toy News › JAKKS Pacific Founder Jack Friedman Passes Away

JAKKS Pacific Founder Jack Friedman Passes Away

Posted on May 4, 2010at 7:11 pmby Joe Mooreunder General Toy News

Toy News Online is reporting that JAKKS Pacific founder, Jack Friedman, has passed away at the age of 70.

“Jakks Pacific, Jack Friedman, has died at the age of 70.

Friedman founded Jakks Pacific in January 1995. He served as chairman and CEO until March of this year. Prior to Jakks, he led LJN Toys until its sale to MCA in 1985, and then went on to set up video games firm THQ in 1989.

Jakks’ CEO Stephen Berman said: “Jack was a legendary toymaker and a real titan in our industry. He dedicated his talents to Jakks Pacific for 15 years, and he will be sorely missed. On behalf of all Jakks employees, we send our sincere condolences to his wife Karen and his children for their loss.”

In addition, the Jakks board of directors issued a statement that said: “We are greatly saddened by the passing of Jack Friedman. He was a visionary leader who guided the company with wisdom and keen judgment. Toys were his passion, and his legacy will live on in Jakks Pacific. We extend our sympathies to his family.”“

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  1. Joe Moore's AvatarJoe Mooresays

    05-04-2010, 05:14 PM

    JAKKS Pacific Founder Jack Friedman Passes Away

  2. TheSymbiote's AvatarTheSymbiotesays

    05-04-2010, 05:21 PM

    that sucks

  3. Optimus Scourge's AvatarOptimus Scourgesays

    05-04-2010, 05:33 PM

    Rip

  4. trebleshot's Avatartrebleshotsays

    05-04-2010, 07:49 PM

    Sorry to hear that. RIP, good sir.

  5. Sage o' G-fruit's AvatarSage o' G-fruitsays

    05-06-2010, 07:24 AM

    Rip.

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