Mattel Executive Glenn Hastings

Glenn A. Hastings, former president of Mattel Inc. and most recently vice chairman of the toy maker’s board of directors, died Thursday of cancer at Torrance Memorial Hospital.

Hastings, 54, came to Mattel five years ago after serving as president of American Optical Corp., a subsidiary of Warner-Lambert Co.

Survivors include his wife, Margery; two daughters, and a son, who ask contributions in Hastings’ name to the Critical Care Unit at Torrance Memorial Hospital.