It is with great pain that I share with you that Earl Norem passed away on June 19, 2015. Born on April 17, 1924, he was 91 years old. Those who know him are well aware of his work and what he has accomplished in the wealth of art he leaves behind, such as his work on the Transformers Storybooks and Masters of the Universe covers(it was
He-Man world which first reported this news). His classic painted style is easily recognizable and even those who don't know him by name will probably have fond memories of his work (some examples below).
He was a
very humble man and a friend of the Seibertron community and the site was even able to interview him back in 2005. You can
read the interview here if you want to know more about Earl and his work.
We wish his family our deepest sympathies.