Overview
- Sweet, who was 91, died Tuesday morning in a specialized care facility from complications of dementia, according to his wife.
- Earlier this year he suffered a severe fall that doctors said caused two brain hemorrhages, leading to intensive care and a move to long-term treatment.
- His wife launched a GoFundMe as monthly care was about $10,200 and not covered by Medicare, with donations reaching roughly $93,000 to $94,000 and a $5,000 gift from the Mattel Foundation that some fans criticized as too small.
- At Mattel in the late 1970s and early 1980s, he shaped the He‑Man concept by reworking Big Jim figures with clay into three prototypes, helping launch the 1982 toy line and the 1983–1985 animated series.
- A new live‑action Masters of the Universe film from Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films is slated for June 5, 2026, and the family has sought a dedication that acknowledges his role.