The founder of Toys "R" Us has died, a week after the company announced it was forced to shut down its U.S. operations.<br /> Charles Lazarus, who founded Toys "R" Us 70 years ago,... was 94 years old.. <br />Lazarus started the company when he was just 25,... hoping the post-war baby boom would create demand for baby supplies and toys. <br />Recognized as the man who transformed the toy industry from seasonal to year-round,... Lazarus remained the firm's CEO until 1994. <br />