Iconic ’80s Toy Visionary Behind ‘He-Man’ Dies at 91

The creative force behind one of the most recognizable heroes of 1980s pop culture has died, closing the chapter on a career that helped define a generation of toys and animation.

Roger Sweet, widely credited with developing the character 🦸He-Man, died Tuesday morning at the age of 91, according to his wife, Marlene, per Page Six. 

She said he passed away peacefully at a care facility following a period of declining health linked to dementia.

In his final months, Sweet faced serious medical challenges. Marlene previously shared that he suffered a fall while walking alone and could not recall what had happened.

Doctors later discovered two brain bleeds, prompting an emergency stay in intensive care before he was moved into a memory care facility.

The cost of that care exceeded $10,000 a month, leading his family to seek public support. A fundraiser quickly gained traction, surpassing its initial goal and eventually raising nearly $94,000. Additional support came from the Mattel Foundation.

Sweet’s path to creating He-Man