Father of 'Barbie' -- Dead at 95

[The Straight Story]

Father of 'Barbie' -- Dead at 95

Elliot Handler -- a co-founder of the Mattel toy company -- the guy who NAMED the "Barbie Doll" -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

Handler's caretaker tells TMZ ... Elliot had a medical emergency last night ... and eventually died from heart failure.

Elliot's wife CREATED the Barbie Doll back in the '50s ... and Handler named the doll after their daughter Barbara.

Handler was 95-years old.



http://www.tmz.com/2011/07/22/elliot-handler-barbie-co-founder-died-dies-death-mattel/

And here is Legolas as barbie girl:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52-F1I9Qitc&playnext=1&list=PL34AE378DEC26B49E

[LWolf]

1. RIP

Is there any hope that he will take her to the grave with him?

[muffin1]

2. RIP

I thought the story was going to be about Caribou Barbie's father - not that I wish him ill-will. Her, yes...

[Maccagirl]

3. I read where Ken was named after their son.

I also read that "Barbie" never owned a Barbie doll.