WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today released the following statement on the death of former chief executive officer and chairman of Hasbro and noted philanthropist, Alan G. Hassenfeld, 76:

“Alan Hassenfeld leaves behind a rich legacy as a successful businessman and a man deeply devoted to improving lives and communities across Rhode Island and the world.  

“Through Alan’s longtime, dutiful leadership of the company his family started in 1923, he brought joy into the lives of millions with Hasbro toys and brightened communities through the Hassenfeld family’s philanthropic efforts.

“Not only did Alan help put smiles on kids’ faces, his charitable work reached countless families and helped establish cherished institutions like Hasbro Children’s Hospital and the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute, touching lives and transforming children’s health across our state and region.

“My thoughts are with the entire Hassenfeld family and his friends and former colleagues at Hasbro who are mourning Alan’s loss today.”