George Foreman Dies: 2x Heavyweight Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist & Entrepreneur Was 76

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George Foreman, the boxing champ and George Foreman Grill mogul, has died. He was 76. The 2x world heavyweight champion, who was known as Big George Foreman, “peacefully” died on Friday “surrounded by loved ones,” his family announced on Instagram. “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,” they announced on his Instagram profile. “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 tirelessly to preserve his good name— for his family. “We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers, and kindly ask for privacy as we honor the extraordinary life of a man we were blessed to call our own,” Foreman’s family added.

A post shared by George Foreman (@biggeorgeforeman) Born Jan. 10, 1949 in Marshall, Texas, taking up amateur boxing in 1967 before winning an gold medal in the heavyweight division the following year at the Summer Olympics.

After going professional, he won the world heavyweight title in 1973. Foreman lost the title to Muhammad Ali during their iconic Rumble in the Jungle match in 1974.