Written by We are deeply saddened to announce that the legendary movie poster artist Drew Struzan has died.
An amazingly talented artist responsible for illustrating so many iconic posters throughout the years (including 1987’s “Masters of the Universe”), fans learned today via Drew Struzan’s official Instagram page that the movie poster legend had passed away, yesterday.
Here is that post:
"It is with a heavy heart that I must tell you that Drew Struzan has moved on from this world as of yesterday, October 13th. I feel it is important that you all know how many times he expressed to me the joy he felt knowing how much you appreciated his art. - Greg"
In honor of Drew Struzan’s passing, we are sharing the story behind one of Drew’s iconic posters… the gorgeous “Masters of the Universe” (1987) Movie Poster… as told by Director Gary Goddard.
Here is the story:
Drew Struzan
Mar 18, 1947 – Oct 13, 2025
Rest in Peace
A true pioneer and visionary. His posters defined movies and sagas from Indiana Jones to Star Wars, Back to the Future to The Thing.
His MOTU poster was the first Struzan poster I saw and the first thing I ever saw related to the movie ever happening in 1986? Maybe 87 and it was printed in full color in a newspaper or magazine. It blew me away! He-Man realized as a real person and Skeletor?! It was incredible and I poured over every detail.
I took that newspaper or magazine page with me every time we went to a store that sold toys because I’d always get my parents to ask if they had the figure for the weird armored reptilian guy in the bottom left. I didn’t even know it would be a figure and just assumed and after several months of nothing I, to my surprise, got my Saurod toy! All because Drew Struzan included a tiny bit role in the end with a interesting design to a poster.
RIP Mr. Struzan. A legend.
Struzan was a legend. Fate had him born at the perfect time when there was such an abundance of new franchises. He masterfully rode that wave to celebrity status.
My favorite Drew Struzan poster isn’t a franchise poster though. It was his Sahara posters with the gorgeous Brooke Shields. They are stunners.
Legendary illustrator! I heard he’s been really ill… R.I.P., you’ve earned your place in the stars!
This is a huge loss. @cosmic What was he suffering from?
Dementia, I believe.
@northerner Alzheimer’s. There are some interesting and heartfelt posts by his loved ones explaining this, on his Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/100044255987830/posts/pfbid0RJ2G8e25aAyaGyddSLJDoc7RpPv71WqJLLAYt3RDaK6HvrabMjR8HcNYN93ufYhel/