George Foreman, heavyweight boxing champion, dies at 76
George Foreman, world heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist who later became an entrepreneur known for the indoor grills that bore his name, died Friday at 76.
George Foreman, world heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist who later became an entrepreneur known for the indoor grills that bore his name, died Friday at 76.
"Our hearts are broken," an announcement on Foreman's Instagram page read.
"With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr. who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025 surrounded by loved ones," it read.
A cause of death was not provided.
Foreman, known as "Big George," won an Olympic gold medal in boxing at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City when he was 19 years old.
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