During an interview with BBC, Ruth explained that her daughter Barbara, who was 18 when Barbie came out, “hated being known as the inspiration for the Barbie doll.… See more

While his parents made a name for themselves in the toy industry, Kenneth made a name for himself in the film industry. He was a screenwriter, director, and film co… See more

Kenneth and his wife Suzie Handler, who he married in 1963, had three children together, one of whom was the namesake behind Barbie’s younger sister, Stacie, per IMDb. The … See more

Kenneth died on June 11, 1994 from a brain tumor, as reported by The Guardian. His mother Ruth died April 27, 2002, and his father Elliott died nine years later on July 21, 20… See more