Roberto Orci, the writer-producer behind the late 2000s reboots of “Star Trek” and “Transformers,” died Tuesday in his Los Angeles home from kidney complications, Variety has confirmed. He was 51.

Roberto "Bob" Gaston Orci, best known for writing the "Transformers" and "Star Trek" movies, died at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday after a battle with kidney disease. He was 51. A prolific writer ...