u/brb1006

This afternoon, one of Roger Sweet's relatives just broke the news that he passed away peacefully this morning from a Facebook post.:

"Hello, it is with sadness that I post that Roger Sweet, creator of He-Man, along with Mark Taylor, passed away this morning. I talked with his wife (widow) Marlene today, and she told me the news. He passed peacefully at his care facility. I am only posting this as she asked me to do so. She will be updating the gofundme as well, and shutting it down. RIP, Roger, and condolences to his entire family, especially his wife, Marlene. In this picture (which Marlene took and sent me, and used on the gofundme), he is holding my mini-comic, the last fan item he ever signed. He wanted to be sure to get it done for a fan. I will be reaching out to other news outlets as well. Marlene has asked that if anyone can, please try to reach out or post to the studios/actors doing the new movie to ask that they dedicate it to both Roger and Mark Taylor. It would be a nice way to honor them both. Thank you. He gave us all the Power."

Prior to his death, Roger Sweet was diagnosed with dementia on February 24, 2026 and moved to a memory care facility where his wife and family members accompanied him. His wife created a GoFundMe page to help cover the $10,200 monthly cost of his care. Mattel only donated 4k not long after its launch.