George Foreman, legendary boxing champion, Olympic gold medalist and spokesperson for the highly successful George Foreman Grill, has died. He was 76.
The heavyweight fighter’s family confirmed his death with a lengthy post on Instagram.
The post reads: “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. 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.”
The message concluded: “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 was born in Marshall, Texas, and was raised alongside his six siblings. He experience a troubled youth, lived in poverty and dropped out of high school at 15 years old. However, he later earned his GED and sparked an interested in sports, pursuing boxing.
In 1968, he won an Olympic gold metal for boxing at the Mexico City Summer Games. He’s fought greats like Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, José Roman and Ken Norton.
