Roger Sweet, the man behind He-Man, is suffering from advanced dementia and his family is seeking donations for his treatment, as per fundraising platform GoFundMe. Sweet, known for being a longtime toy designer for Mattel, helped create and name the barbarian muscular hero He-Man, playing a key role in developing the Masters of the Universe franchise in the early 1980s. The creation of He-Man spawned the global franchise with a line of toys, animation, comics and films. ADVERTISEMENT“Recently, after a fall that led to two brain bleeds, doctors determined he requires full-time memory care for his safety. “She said any donation will help ease the financial burden as she ensures he receives the care he needs,” they added.

Source: The Telegraph February 27, 2026 11:07 UTC