Ruth Handler
This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (September 2011) Ruth Handler Born Ruth Marianna Mosko (1916-11-04)November 4, 1916 Denver, Colorado, USA Died April 27, 2002(2002-04-27) (aged 85) Los Angeles, California, USA Cause of death Complications of surgery for colon cancer Ethnicity Jewish Occupation President of Mattel, Inc. Employer Mattel, Inc. Successor Robert A. Eckert Spouse(s) Elliot Handler (m. 1938–2002) Children Barbara Handler Kenneth Handler Parents Jacob Mosko Ida Rubenstein Ruth Marianna Handler (née Mosko; November 4, 1916 – April 27, 2002) was an American businesswoman and inventor. She served as the president of the toy manufacturer Mattel Inc., and is remembered for her role in marketing the Barbie doll.