Obituary of Ruth Handler

Ruth Handler

Ruth Marianna Handler (born November 4, 1916 in Denver, Colorado) was a businessperson and inventor who was best known for inventing the Barbie doll in 1959 and served as the first president of toy company that made the dolls, Mattel, Inc. Ruth died on April 27, 2002 and her death was because of complications of colon surgery. She died at age 85.

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Ruth Handler Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Handler, Ruth
Common Name: Ruth Handler
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Denver, Colorado, United States
Birth Date: November 04, 1916
Age: 85 (at death)
Occupations:
- Businessperson
- Inventor

Religion: Jewish
Net Worth: $100 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Baby Blue (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

Ruth's Family Tree

Birth Name: Ruth Marianna Handler
Father: Jacob Moskowicz
Mother: Ida Moskowicz
Brother(s):

Arron Mosko
Joe Mosko

Sister(s):

Sarah Greenwald

Spouse/Partner:

Elliot Handler (married 1938-2002, her death)

Son(s):

Kenneth Handler (1944-1994)

Daughter(s):

Barbara Handler

Death Notice:

Date: April 27 2002 at age 85
Place: Century City, California, United States
Cause of Death: Surgical Complications (colon surgery)

Category Tags:

Businessperson Inventor American Born on November 4th Born in 1916 Born in Colorado Died in 2002 Died at age 85 Died from Surgical Complications

Quotable Quotes:

"Ruth Handler, the visionary creator of the iconic Barbie doll, left behind a lasting legacy through her innovative ideas and fearless determination to break societal norms. (V)"

Is Ms. Ruth Handler still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.