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Roger Sweet, the creative mind behind He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, passed away at the age of 91 after battling dementia. His wife confirmed he died peacefully at a care facility, months after fans and organisations raised funds for his medical treatment.

Roger Sweet, the creator behind the iconic character He-Man, has died at the age of 91. Sweet was best known for designing the action figure line “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe”. He reportedly passed away on Tuesday morning after battling dementia.

His wife Marlene confirmed the news of the He-Man creator’s passing to TMZ. She said he died peacefully at a care facility. The news comes months after she launched a GoFundMe campaign amid his declining health.

Marlene had earlier revealed that Sweet suffered two brain bleeds after falling while walking alone. He was admitted to the ICU and later shifted to a memory care facility after losing much of his memory. His medical care reportedly cost over $10,000 (around Rs. 9.5 lakh).

Sweet worked with Mattel during the 1970s and 1980s, where he played a key role in shaping the early concept of He-Man. In recognition of his contribution, The Mattel Foundation reportedly donated $5,000 to support his medical care. Meanwhile, fan donations had also crossed $94,000.