Roger Sweet, He-Man Creator, Passes Away

0:00It's April 29th. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News, AI-powered stories from the world of fame. I'm Cory with the story. Roger Sweet, the toy designer who brought he-man to life and kicked off the whole masters of the universe empire, passed away Tuesday morning. This legend from Mattel crafted that ripped action figure back in the day, turning it into a cultural smash. His wife Marlene shared the news, saying he'd been fighting dementia for a while. He opened up to media outlets about his final days, keeping it real on how tough the battle got. Sweet poured his genius into Mattel during the 1970s and 1980s, designing the muscle-bound hero that powered toys, cartoons, and endless kid dreams. That first animated series ran strong from 1983 to 1984, hooking a whole generation. Fast forward and his creation still flexing with a live-action film dropping June 5th. Travis Nice directing, Chris Butler on the script, Nicolas Galazine stepping up as he-man,

1:01and Jared Leto owning the villain role as Skeletor. Sweet's blueprint didn't just build toys. It forged icons that echo today. Proving one design can launch empires that outlast us all.