Greg Hyman: key obituary facts
Is Greg Hyman dead? Yes. Greg Hyman died on May 1, 2026, at age 78.
Cause of death: Greg Hyman's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Greg Hyman known for?
He was an American toy inventor (1947-2026).
More about Greg Hyman
Born: 1 January 1947.
Gender: male.
Occupation: inventor.
Greg Hyman, an American inventor and co-creator of Tickle Me Elmo, died on May 1, 2026, at the age of 78.
Born Greg Eaton Hyman on June 25, 1947, in New Rochelle, New York, he was a toy inventor whose work included a vibrating, giggling stuffed doll that became one of the most popular toys of 1996. Hyman also developed an electric musical toy that was later acquired by Playskool, along with dolls that “drank” milk from a bottle and another whose heart beat when a toy stethoscope was placed against its chest.