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He-Man Creator Roger Sweet Dies at 91
29 Apr
Summary
- He-Man designer Roger Sweet died at 91 after battling dementia.
- Fans raised nearly $94K via GoFundMe for his memory care.
- His creation still inspires with a new movie this summer.
Roger Sweet, the celebrated toy designer credited with creating the beloved He-Man character, has died at the age of 91. Sweet passed away peacefully at his care facility on Tuesday after a prolonged battle with dementia. His wife, Marlene, had previously shared his health struggles, including a fall that led to two brain bleeds and subsequent move to costly memory care.
The heartbreaking news of Sweet's condition spurred an outpouring of support from fans of "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe." A GoFundMe campaign, initiated to cover his substantial memory care expenses, surpassed its $50,000 goal, ultimately raising close to $94,000. The Mattel Foundation also contributed $5,000 to honor the creator of a generation-defining toy.
Sweet, who worked for Mattel in the 1970s and 1980s, is widely recognized for developing the muscular, sword-wielding hero from multiple action figure concepts. His enduring legacy is highlighted as a new live-action "Masters of the Universe" movie is scheduled for release this summer, demonstrating the lasting power of his creation.
