Two-time heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist George Foreman died on Friday. He was 76 years old.
Foreman rose to prominence as a boxer, but after he retired, he launched a successful line of in-home grills, which sold millions. His family shared the news of his passing on his official Instagram account.
“Our hearts are broken. 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,” his family wrote. “A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand and great grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility, and purpose.”
“A humanitarian, an Olympian, and two time heavyweight champion of the world, He was deeply respected — a force for good, a man of discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, fighting…
