Roger Sweet, ‘He-Man’ Action Figure Creator, Dies At 91
Roger Sweet, the toy designer who created the He-Man action figure for Mattel, has died at 91. His creation launched the 'Masters of the Universe' franchise, which expanded into cartoons, films, and video games. Sweet had been battling dementia, and his wife had established a GoFundMe to cover his medical care. A new live-action film, 'Masters of the Universe,' is set for release on June 5, 2026.
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BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentRoger Sweet, ‘He-Man’ Action Figure Creator, Dies At 91ByTim Lammers,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment.Follow AuthorApr 28, 2026, 08:34pm EDTApr 28, 2026, 08:59pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Children's He-Man doll, 26th March 1988. (Photo by Dinello/The People/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)Getty ImagesRoger Sweet, a toy designer who created the He-Man action figure that spawned Masters of the Universe cartoons and an upcoming feature film, has died.Sweet’s wife, Marlene, told TMZ that her husband died early Tuesday morning.
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